Australia’s largest robotics & automation precinct opens
Australia’s largest robotics and automation headquarters has been officially opened by the WA Government just north of Perth in Neerabup, promising to drive advancements in zero-emissions technologies.
The Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) allows local, national and global companies to test, research and develop across autonomous solutions, remote operations and robotics without interrupting day-to-day operations.
WA Premier Roger Cook says the State is leading the nation in the development of robot and automation solutions.
“Our Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct will play a key role in the integration of robotics to increase efficiency and safety within key industries in WA, including mining,” he said.
“It’s exciting to be opening this world-class innovation hub right here in Perth, strengthening WA’s position as a global leader in innovation, and setting our State’s economy up for the future.”
The WA Government has invested $28m in developing the Precinct. Early forecasts suggest that the AARP will contribute between $450-$600m to the WA economy over the next five years.
WA Lands Minister John Carey says strategic land development creates the infrastructure and opportunities needed to support innovation and drive economic growth.
“The facility supports industries such as mining, resources, and autonomous vehicles, with test beds designed to simulate real-world conditions,” he said.
“We’re providing the infrastructure for businesses to succeed and for WA to remain at the cutting edge of technology.”
With seven test beds available, organisations can have development teams working on backend software in AARP’s state-of-the-art HQ facilities, while connecting in with their own head offices and other offices around the world – all from the AARP in real time.
WA Digital Economy Minister Stephen Dawson says “this incredible precinct now places WA at the forefront of global innovation”.
“The AARP’S new headquarters are designed to support robotics technology development by giving companies access to innovation infrastructure that enables collaboration with decentralised, multidisciplinary teams,” he said.
The AARP HQ features:
- co-working space with sit/stand desks and monitors for plug and play connection;
- five four-person offices with sit/stand desks and monitors for plug and play connection;
- maker space;
- warehousing;
- labs for testing and development;
- fully equipped event spaces for networking and robotics and technology demonstrations; and meeting rooms and a training facility.
