Tag: AI
Australian gov’t signs AI agreement with Microsoft under national plan
The Australian Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Chinese tech giants to deploy new robot for household chores
X Square Robot, a technology company backed by industry giants Alibaba, ByteDance, Xiaomi, and Meituan, has introduced a new embodied AI foundation model designed for domestic use.
China’s Zoomlion debuts new robot operating system at Hannover Messe 2026
Chinese machinery manufacturer Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology has introduced its new embodied intelligence operating system, Robot Ops, at Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany.
UNSW develops AI-driven method to speed up semiconductor material discovery
Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have developed an artificial intelligence-assisted workflow aimed at accelerating the discovery of next-generation semiconductor materials by replacing traditional trial-and-error methods with a targeted, data-driven approach, according to UNSW.
How organisations can prepare for the next wave of AI and automation
The next wave of automation is being shaped by agentic AI and the orchestration of multiple AI models across systems, data sources, and business environments.
TCL unveils AI-powered manufacturing facility in China
Global tech manufacturer TCL has opened a new air conditioner smart factory in Guangzhou, China, as the company celebrates its 100 millionth unit milestone.
New AI infrastructure rules aim to put Australians first
The Australian Government has released a new set of expectations for data centres and AI infrastructure developers, outlining how growing investment in the sector should deliver benefits for the national interest while supporting economic and environmental priorities.
AI-powered robots deployed by CSIRO to support large-scale solar operations
Australia’s national science agency CSIRO says it has successfully trialled AI-powered autonomous robots designed to improve maintenance at large-scale solar farms, with the aim of enhancing safety, reducing costs and supporting more reliable energy generation.
Manufacturing gains momentum with Industrial AI as IFS reports growing adoption
Manufacturing has entered a new phase in its digital transformation, with Industrial AI moving beyond pilot programs into core operational systems.
41% of companies expect physical AI revolution by 2029 – Deloitte
A new report from Deloitte shows how physical AI (PAI), the combination of artificial intelligence with physical machines, is quickly moving from testing phases to widespread implementation across industries.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
