From Rio Tinto's autonomous Pilbara haul trucks to Sydney surgical suites — robot leasing from AUD 3,200/month. R&D Tax Incentive eligible.
Key industries driving robotics adoption
Rio Tinto (230+ autonomous haul trucks in Pilbara — world's largest), BHP, Fortescue. Autonomous drilling, robotic ore sorting, underground inspection drones, autonomous trains.
Broadacre farming automation: autonomous tractors, drone crop spraying, robotic shearing, fruit picking cobots for $65B agriculture sector. SwarmFarm autonomous weed control.
AUKUS Pillar II autonomous systems collaboration with UK and US. Defence Innovation Hub funding for autonomous UGVs, maritime robots, and counter-drone systems.
AUD 237B national infrastructure pipeline. Bricklaying robots (FBR/Hadrian X), autonomous earthmoving, structural inspection drones, 3D concrete printing.
End-to-end robotics solutions for enterprises, research labs, and institutions
Flexible rental programs for research, development & deployment. Access humanoid robots, cobots & quadrupeds with full technical support.
Get Pilot QuoteProfessional teleoperation & annotation. Build high-quality manipulation and locomotion training datasets for your AI models.
Request QuoteCollaborative research with leading universities & institutions. Joint grants, shared labs, and technology transfer programs.
Explore ProgramsHands-on robotics training for engineers, researchers & students. Certification programs and workshop series.
View CoursesPublic sector support for robotics deployment
43.5% refundable tax offset for eligible R&D activities (turnover <$20M) or 38.5% non-refundable (>$20M). Robotics integration R&D, novel deployment methods, and automation process development qualify.
Learn more →Industry Growth Centre co-funding manufacturing innovation projects. Robotics integration projects receive matched funding up to AUD 1M.
Learn more →Grants up to AUD 3M for industry-research collaboration. Mining robotics, agricultural automation, and healthcare robots are priority themes.
Learn more →CSIRO's digital research division — field robotics, underground autonomy, agricultural robots. Partnership pathways for industry co-development.
Learn more →Mining Equipment, Technology and Services growth centre. Collaborative projects for mining automation and remote operations. Connects robotics providers with Tier 1 miners.
Learn more →Autonomous Systems from Pit to Port — METS Sector Guide
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Leading institutions advancing robotics locally
Field robotics, underground mine autonomy, manipulation. Wildcat SLAM technology for GPS-denied environments. Brisbane and Sydney labs.
Visit →Australian Centre for Field Robotics — world-leading field robotics research. Mining, marine, agricultural, and aerospace robots. Rio Tinto partnership.
Visit →Australian Cobotics Centre (funded by ARC). Agricultural robotics, human-robot collaboration, robotic vision.
Visit →Australian-built autonomous farming robots. Broadacre weed management, spot spraying, crop scouting. Deployed across Queensland and NSW farms.
Visit →Autonomous underground drone company. Hovermap LiDAR SLAM system for GPS-denied mine mapping and inspection. Global deployment from Australian base.
Visit →Rio Tinto Autonomous Operations · SwarmFarm · Emesent · FBR (Hadrian X) · Robotics Australia Group · Marathon Targets
Common questions about robotics services in Australia
We provide end-to-end robot leasing from AUD 3,200/month. Includes delivery to your Australian site (metro and regional), installation, operator training, and ongoing support. Deployment in 1–3 weeks. Lease terms from 3 months to 5 years. Remote site deployment available for mining and agriculture (Pilbara, Kalgoorlie, Western QLD).
If you're developing new robot applications, integrating robots in novel ways, or creating custom automation solutions, these activities may qualify for the 43.5% R&D Tax Incentive offset (for companies under $20M turnover). We provide documentation support and can connect you with specialist R&D tax advisors. Routine robot deployment alone does not qualify — the activity must involve experimental development.
Yes — remote deployment is our specialty in Australia. We support mining sites in the Pilbara, Goldfields, and Bowen Basin; pastoral stations across the outback; and regional manufacturing in Geelong, Newcastle, and Gladstone. Our logistics network handles road trains, rail freight, and charter flights for urgent deployments.
All robot deployments must comply with AS/NZS 4024.3301 (robot safety), WHS Act and Regulations (state-specific), and applicable Australian Standards. We provide complete WHS risk assessments, safety induction training, and compliance documentation. Our mining deployments additionally meet state mining regulations (e.g., WA Mines Safety & Inspection Act).
We facilitate CSIRO Data61 research partnerships through CRC-P grants and direct engagement. Joint projects are available in mining autonomy, agricultural robotics, and manipulation research. CRC-P grants can co-fund up to AUD 3M per project with matched industry contribution.
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