The Ultimate Guide to Robotics
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Robotics (Robots).
What to know about Robotics
Robotics explores the rapidly evolving field where machines are designed to perform tasks traditionally done by humans, reshaping industries from manufacturing to healthcare, agriculture, and customer service. This tag delves into how robotic technologies are enhancing efficiency, safety, and innovation across diverse sectors.
Readers can discover stories on the integration of robots in everyday life, such as social robots aiding elder companionship, surgical robots improving medical procedures, and autonomous robots transforming logistics and industrial operations. The coverage also highlights emerging trends like AI-powered humanoid robots, robotic process automation (RPA), and advances in machine learning that enable robots to perceive and interact with their environments more naturally.
Additionally, the content addresses significant societal and ethical considerations, such as workforce impacts due to automation, cybersecurity vulnerabilities in robotic systems, and the collaborative potential between humans and robots in future workplaces. By following this tag, readers gain insight into the current breakthroughs, challenges, and future possibilities in robotics, offering a comprehensive view of how this technology continues to shape our world.
Kiwi Robotics News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Hawkes Bay gets storm ready and looking forward to major growth
Storm losses are accelerating investment in automation as Hawkes Bay orchards prepare to lift fruit throughput and exports amid rising demand.
Faster, accurate and scalable fulfilment caters for demand
New Zealand shoppers will get faster online order collection as IKEA’s Sylvia Park store adopts the country’s first retail AutoStore system.
Downer gets the mix right for maximum productivity
The expanded partnership will push robotic inspections into more rail networks while keeping technicians central to safer, faster maintenance work.
High tech operation attracts graduates to the packing shed
Automation in New Zealand packhouses is opening up graduate careers and strengthening the horticulture sector's resilience against global shocks.
Deloitte warns NZ firms to redesign work for AI era
Deloitte says NZ firms must redesign jobs and systems for the AI era as robotics, cyber risk and labour shortages reshape work.
MAF Roda NZ automation grads flag careers amid retention pressure
Graduates say wider promotion and better pay are needed to stop New Zealand’s post-harvest automation talent draining overseas.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Robotics
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Akkodis named specialist in Gartner physical AI services
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Entrust launches AI trust accelerator for autonomous agents
Kyndryl warns AI adoption is outpacing workforce readiness
Reviews
Expert Columns
Networks take the wheel as AI moves from hype to reality
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
In 2026, AI is setting course for maritime competitiveness
2026 could be the broadest, most surprising, market rally in a decade
The tech shifts that will reshape logistics in 2026
The cybersecurity imperative for smart factories
Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Robotics News
TEKEVER & EPE join forces on NZ autonomous systems
New Zealand defence and security buyers could get faster access to uncrewed aircraft and intelligence tools through the new partnership.
NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury distribution hub
NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury hub, consolidating five centres into one high-speed, solar-backed national distribution site.
New Zealand backs low-cost digital tools for factories
New Zealand funds expansion of low-cost factory tech scheme to help 180 manufacturers boost productivity and compete with digital rivals.
Deloitte forecasts AI, data centres & media shifts by 2026
Deloitte predicts agentic AI boom, surging data centre and sovereign compute spend, and fast-shifting media habits by 2026.
Spark & Ericsson launch private 5G to boost NZ industry
Spark and Ericsson launch private 5G service in New Zealand, enhancing industrial connectivity for automation and digital transformation across key sectors.
NVIDIA & Fujitsu expand AI push to drive innovation in New Zealand
NVIDIA and Fujitsu are boosting AI innovation in New Zealand with a new full-stack AI platform to transform industries like manufacturing and healthcare.
Hiding in plain sight
Salty ice could power sensors and soft robotics in polar regions, after researchers found bending it produces a current far stronger than expected.
Is your job safe from AI
Up to 8 million UK jobs could be exposed to AI, but roles relying on empathy, judgement and creativity appear far safer.
Manufacturing’s next ‘Henry Ford moment’
Only 30% of manufacturers have scaled Industry 4.0 beyond pilots, leaving billions in value on the table as AI and automation spread.
Auckland unveils alliance to unite & grow city technology sector
Auckland Mayor unveils Innovation & Technology Alliance to boost collaboration, tech growth, and economic productivity in the city and region.
AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
International Built Environment Week (IBEW) in Singapore
More than 250 exhibitors will gather in Singapore as the event spotlights digitalisation, sustainability and regulatory changes for the sector.
Accenture highlights AI autonomy in Technology Vision 2025
Accenture's Technology Vision 2025 report unveils AI's transformative potential, highlighting trust as key to leveraging its capabilities for businesses.
Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Poised to Revolutionize the Industry
Bengaluru’s logistics boom is drawing 165-plus exhibitors and 10,000 professionals to a November expo on warehouse automation.
Factory Automation Expo 2025 in India
Western India’s manufacturing sector is set for a lift as Pune hosts 150 automation suppliers and 850 technologies in November.
Port of Tauranga enhances efficiency with automated robots
New Zealand's Port of Tauranga is utilising robots to revitalise legacy IT systems and ease staff workloads, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
MowBot unveils Segway Navimow mower in New Zealand
MowBot has launched the Segway Navimow i Series robotic mower in New Zealand. Available for pre-order, it promises innovative, eco-friendly lawn care.
New Zealand construction industry to expect rise in AI
Labour shortages, rising costs and weather damage are pushing New Zealand builders towards AI as firms seek to lift productivity and cut expenses.
Creating the blueprint for introducing AI and robotics to business: A hospitality perspective
Sudima Hotels have seen a 10-15% boost in productivity over 18 months since introducing AI and robots, proving they enhance efficiency without displacing human roles.
Attend Smart Nation Expo 2024 in Malaysia this November
Businesses will gather in Kuala Lumpur this November as the expo spotlights 5G, smart cities, electric mobility and precision farming.