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Sea-urchin-inspired robot developed to tackle oil spills
Engineers at RMIT University have developed a small remote-controlled robot designed to collect oil spills from the surface of water, using a filtration system inspired by sea urchins.
Robot ‘Charlotte’ developed for housing, lunar applications to be unveiled in Sydney
Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology will present a new robot designed for both lunar exploration and sustainable housing construction on Earth at the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney.
Luminous secures $4.9M from ARENA to deploy solar installation robots
Robotics company Luminous has been awarded $4.9 million as the inaugural recipient of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) $100 million Solar ScaleUp Challenge, a global initiative aimed at cutting the cost of large-scale solar projects through innovative solutions.
Charles Darwin University leads global ocean robot network backed by UNESCO
A new global network of ocean robots, designed to improve weather forecasting, maritime security, and marine research, has received formal endorsement from UNESCO following a proposal led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Australian-made delivery robot keeps meals hot or cold on the go
A team of student engineers from Monash University has developed a new autonomous robot that could reshape the way food and goods are delivered in Australia, featuring what is believed to be a world-first innovation in temperature-controlled robotic delivery.
Brisbane medtech company secures $5M for surgical robot
Convergence Medical, a Brisbane-based medical technology company, has closed its Series A funding round, securing AUD 5 million from global investors.
Robot enhances border security for Australian Pilbara Regiment
The Regional Force Surveillance Group’s (RFSG) Pilbara Regiment has introduced a new tool in its mission to monitor one-sixth of Australia’s vast landmass: the Ground Uncrewed System (GUS).
Electricity-free soft robot set to transform precision surgery
Biomedical engineers from UNSW have developed an electricity-free soft robotic system that could pave the way for more precise, low-cost surgeries.
FBR completes first outdoor test build using next-gen Hadrian X robot
Robotic technology company FBR Limited announced that the next-generation Hadrian X construction robot has successfully completed its first outdoor test build in Perth, Western Australia.
3D printing among research focuses in $5.9m ARC Future Fellowships scheme
Six Monash researchers have been awarded a combined total of more than $5.9 million through the Australian Research Council Future Fellowships scheme for 2023, including Dr Yuman Zhu, whose research focuses on 3D printing technology to manufacture new titanium alloy components.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
