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'Is that a robot herding sheep?' Kiwi startup teaches old dog new tricks

It's all thanks to a partnership between global robotics stalwart Boston Dynamics, a Kiwi startup called Rocos, and a robotic dog called Spot.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020

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NTT DATA rolls out private 5G across 50 Cargill sites

NTT DATA has deployed private 5G across 50 Cargill plants, underpinning connected workers, robotics and edge AI in complex factories.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Propel-AIR 2.0 links Australian robotics to Boston

ARM Hub launches Propel-AIR 2.0 with MassRobotics visit, linking Australian startups to Boston mentors, investors and global robotics networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026

Robotics

IFS partners with Siemens & Boston Dynamics to power AI in industry

IFS partners with Siemens and Boston Dynamics to deploy AI and robotics, enhancing efficiency and tackling labour shortages in energy, manufacturing and utilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Network Infrastructure

NVIDIA unveils new Isaac GR00T tools powering robot evolution

NVIDIA launches Isaac GR00T N1.5 and new simulation tools to boost humanoid robot development with faster training and enhanced AI capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025

Robotics

NVIDIA unveils GR00T N1 model for humanoid robotics

NVIDIA has launched the GR00T N1, a versatile foundation model for humanoid robots, aiming to enhance robot development and address global labour shortages.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Robotics

NVIDIA unveils suite of tools to accelerate humanoid robotics

NVIDIA unveils new tools for humanoid robotics at SIGGRAPH 2024, aiming to revolutionise development workflows with AI-driven simulation and cloud computing services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Robotics

NVIDIA unveils Project GR00T & Jetson Thor for humanoid robots

NVIDIA reveals Project GR00T and Jetson Thor, major advancements of humanoid robots and AI, enhancing their Isaac robotics platform through generative AI models and technologically advanced infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024

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NVIDIA GTC 2024 coming up soon, with AI taking centre stage

GTC 2024 by NVIDIA sets to break convention with its hybrid model and a robust focus on AI, serving as a fertile ground for collaborative AI development.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Robotics

Hyundai Group buys Boston Dynamics as SoftBank faces mass layoffs

SoftBank purchased Boston Dynamics from Alphabet in 2017, also for an undisclosed amount. Four years later, Boston Dynamics has been sold again.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021

Robotics

Three BostonDynamics creations straight out of a sci-fi thriller

BostonDynamics' latest videos show eerily lifelike robots, from a self-navigating Spot to the agile Atlas, sparking fears of a potential robot uprising.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 1 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Robotics

The end is nigh, doors can no longer stop robots

BostonDynamics' SpotMini, a dextrous home robot, now can open doors, signifying a leap in mobile manipulation tech.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018

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Gammon uses Equinix for AI construction push in Asia

Construction safety monitoring is set to improve as Gammon's AI platform detected 60% more risk factors than traditional inspections at pilot sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Artificial Intelligence

Propel-AIR 2.0 opens to boost Australian robotics links

Propel-AIR 2.0 opens to link Australian robotics startups with Boston mentoring, global investors and a potential Silicon Valley showcase.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Robotics

Cargill deploys NTT DATA private 5G across 50 sites

Cargill rolls out NTT DATA private 5G at 50 global plants to boost automation, connect workers and support robotics and edge AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Robotics

Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane

Australia's Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane, uniting ARM Hub, MassRobotics and innovators for a week of AI showcases.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Robotics

ARM Hub relaunches Propel-AIR to boost Aussie robotics

Brisbane's ARM Hub will reboot Propel-AIR in 2026, offering Aussie robotics ventures a US springboard via Boston's MassRobotics.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Robotics

Element Robotics advances LunarSim platform for lunar & Earth missions

Element Robotics' LunarSim, a digital twin platform for lunar missions, advances in Propel-AIR, aiming to cut costs and boost testing on Earth and the Moon.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025