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MathWorks R2026b adds AI tools for engineering teams
Robotics

MathWorks R2026b adds AI tools for engineering teams

Engineering teams can now automate verification and manage product variants more easily as the latest MATLAB and Simulink release adds AI tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Robotaxis could reach Australia by 2028, but hurdles remain
Smart Cities

Robotaxis could reach Australia by 2028, but hurdles remain

Robotaxi service could be viable in Australia within 24 months if operators win approvals and prove the vehicles can handle local roads safely.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
Aerial surveys urged for Australia's road slope risks
Disaster Recovery

Aerial surveys urged for Australia's road slope risks

Road authorities may be missing hidden hazards as heavier rain and extreme weather increase landslip risks on high-risk corridors across Australia.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack
Firewalls

Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack

Retailers and IT teams are using networked cameras for analytics and automation, but each new device also widens cyber risk.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2026
Perth transplant device MateriaPOD wins top iAwards
Software-as-a-Service

Perth transplant device MateriaPOD wins top iAwards

A Perth-built transplant device has taken three national honours, highlighting Western Australia's growing strength in medical technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2026

Global Stories

LiDAR stories

HPE sends Spaceborne Computer-4 to the Moon for AI tests
Private Cloud

HPE sends Spaceborne Computer-4 to the Moon for AI tests

Moon-based processing will let HPE test AI and high-performance computing on the lunar surface, reducing reliance on Earth links for future missions.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Hyundai & Kia back VAST Data in strategic investment
Storage

Hyundai & Kia back VAST Data in strategic investment

The investment follows years of production use and has already helped 42dot halve storage needs while keeping autonomous driving work within existing data centre capacity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
MathWorks adds new variant, inspection & test tools
Robotics

MathWorks adds new variant, inspection & test tools

The update aims to cut manual verification work for teams building software-defined products, with new testing and inspection tools added.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Nvidia says major robotaxi programmes use its stack
Semiconductors

Nvidia says major robotaxi programmes use its stack

The chipmaker's technology is now embedded across robotaxi development, underscoring its role in a market Nvidia says could hit USD $400 billion by 2035.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Sat, 26th Sep 2026
The future of autonomous security
Robotics

The future of autonomous security

Labour shortages and rising security costs are pushing businesses towards robots that can monitor large sites overnight and flag incidents to staff.

By Tom Hughes • 5 min read • Sat, 29th Aug 2026
Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia
Smart Home

Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia

Australian households can now buy robot mowers, window cleaners and pool scrubbers as Ecovacs extends automation beyond indoor floors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Emesent secures USD $17 million to expand manufacturing
Software-as-a-Service

Emesent secures USD $17 million to expand manufacturing

The capital will help the Queensland company lift production, add jobs and push its autonomy software into more overseas markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

LiDAR stories

Canterbury warned another flood coming within 10 years as Kaikōura recovery continues
Riverbed

Canterbury warned another flood coming within 10 years as Kaikōura recovery continues

Canterbury councillors are being told another major flood could hit within a decade, as a Kaikōura clean-up leaves ECan facing more than $30m in repairs.

By David Hill • 3 min read • Last month
Spatial AI in Canada moving from digital to physical
Robotics

Spatial AI in Canada moving from digital to physical

Wider adoption in Canada is being held back by slower digital maturity, even as firms push spatial AI into hospitals, factories and defence sites.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last month
Drones, thermal imaging and LiDAR: The technology reshaping building inspections in New Zealand
Drones

Drones, thermal imaging and LiDAR: The technology reshaping building inspections in New Zealand

Buyers could face fewer post-settlement surprises as drones, thermal cameras and LiDAR expose hidden defects in New Zealand homes.

By Alert Building Inspections • 5 min read • Last month
RSK adds BTW Company to expand New Zealand footprint
Drones

RSK adds BTW Company to expand New Zealand footprint

The deal adds about 100 staff and gives RSK a wider base in New Zealand's water, infrastructure and energy markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026
Global robotaxi market set for rapid growth by 2033
Semiconductors

Global robotaxi market set for rapid growth by 2033

Fragmented competition and falling hardware costs are set to propel the sector from USD $8.3 billion in 2026 to USD $153.4 billion by 2033.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026