- Cook Labor
Government's new Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP)
officially opened
- World-class innovation
hub to drive advancements in autonomous systems, robotics and
zero-emissions technologies
- Located on 51
hectares north of Perth
- State-of-the-art
facilities to support local, national and global companies with testing
and development of emerging technologies
- Part of Cook
Government's plan to grow and diversify WA's economy, AARP is projected to
contribute between $450 million and $600 million over the next five years
The Cook Labor Government today officially opened Australia's largest
robotics and automation headquarters in Perth's north.
Developed with a $28 million Cook Government investment, the Australian
Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) at Neerabup is a global destination for
technological innovation.
It provides the ideal environment for testing, research and development across
autonomous solutions, remote operations, and robotics, with a commitment to
advancing zero-emissions technology.
The state-of-the-art facilities at AARP HQ will enable local, national
and global companies to test and develop robotics and automation technology
without interrupting day-to-day operations.
Organisations will now be able to use one of AARP's seven test beds, and
have development teams working on backend software in the HQ, all while
connecting in with their head offices or other offices around the world - from
the AARP in real time.
The precinct's strategic location north of
Perth is part of the Cook Labor Government's reforms to drive WA as a leader in
industrial-scale innovation, and will support a range of industries and
technologies including mining and resources.
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.
Providing industry innovators and researchers with key opportunities to
accelerate technology development, testing and scaling, the AARP is part of the
Cook Labor Government's strategy to grow and diversify Western Australia's
economy and create quality jobs of the future.
Early forecasts suggest that the AARP will contribute between $450
million and $600 million in economic benefits to Western Australia by 2030.
For more information visit: www.theaarp.com.au.
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
"My Government is laser-focused on creating quality local jobs and
diversifying WA's economy.
"With new automated solutions emerging, we are driving WA to lead 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.
"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."
Comments attributed to Lands Minister John
Carey:
"Through strategic land development, innovative hubs like the Australian
Automation and Robotics Precinct create 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.
"We're providing the infrastructure for businesses to succeed and for
Western Australia to remain at the cutting edge of technology."
Comments attributed to Innovation and the
Digital Economy Minister Stephen Dawson:
"This incredible precinct now places Western Australia 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."
Comments attributed to Wanneroo MLA Sabine
Winton:
"This facility will deliver real benefits for students, local businesses
and communities.
"The AARP is strategically located to local industrial hubs, enhancing
its capacity for commercial growth and collaboration with global partners."
