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Government of South Australia - Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

    Robotics

    Robotics can increase productivity, help develop new industrial sectors and create jobs

    Robotics is the science and practice of designing, manufacturing and applying robots and other machines that perform tasks with limited guidance from humans.

    It includes technologies such as advanced robotics, autonomous systems operation, drones, swarming and collaborative robots, advanced imaging and sensors, satellites and positioning, advanced aerospace, and nuclear technologies.

    These technologies can be applied for a variety of purposes across a broad range of industries, including surveying and mapping, airline and maritime navigation, public and workforce safety, manufacturing, agriculture, transport and logistics, autonomous military applications, exploring other planets, and much more.

    Autonomous systems are forecast to deliver around $19 trillion in economic value globally between 2020 and 2030, and have the potential to increase Australia’s workforce productivity by up to 50 per cent.

    South Australian robotics case studies

    Clive the quadruped robot

    The UniSA STEM academic unit also have a quadruped robot – Clive – which is helping to advance research in augmented and virtual reality.

    Learn about Clive

    Flux Robotics

    Established by local farmer Jordy Kitschke, Flux Robotics brings new technologies to address challenges in farming.

    Find out about Flux Robotics

    Line Zero – Factory of the Future

    A joint initiative of Flinders University and BAE Systems Australia located at Tonsley Innovation District, has a Boston Dynamics dog, which is trained to be able to access tight spaces humans would struggle to access.

    Visit Factory of the Future