Robopalooza 2025 Showcases WA’s Global Leadership in Robotics and Automation
Australian Automation & Robotics Precinct, Neerabup – October 2025
Western Australia stepped onto the global stage in spectacular fashion as DevelopmentWA’s Australian Automation & Robotics Precinct (AARP) hosted Robopalooza 2025, an Australian- first robotics festival that attracted international teams, innovators, investors, and industry leaders to Perth.
The two-day event delivered a high-energy fusion of robotics competitions, remote operations demonstrations, STEM engagement, startup showcases, and entertainment—cementing the AARP as Australia’s premier destination for hosting next-generation technology events.
AARP: A World-Class Venue for Global Technology Showcases
With its 51-hectare test beds, state-of-the-art headquarters, and flexible demonstration zones, the AARP proved to be the ideal home for Robopalooza. The unique combination of industrial-scale testing environments and public-friendly event space enabled competition teams, exhibitors, and visitors to experience cutting-edge robotics in real-world conditions.
The event drew participants from across Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America, delivering a direct boost to visitation, industry engagement, and STEM pathways—while reinforcing Western Australia’s reputation as a global powerhouse in automation, robotics, space-analog technology, and remote operations.
Renu Kannu, National Robotics & Innovation Lead, Australian Automation & Robotics Precinct said
“Robopalooza was designed to inspire, activate and amplify the incredible robotics and space-tech talent across our state. Hosting the event at the AARP enabled us to deliver a truly world-class experience that blended
competition, STEM engagement and industry collaboration. The global interest we’ve seen demonstrates the enormous potential for Western Australia to lead the next wave of robotics innovation.”
Driving Economic and Innovation Impact for WA
Robopalooza demonstrated how large-scale technology experiences can activate economic opportunity for the state, including:
● attracting international teams, exhibitors and investors to WA;
● enabling local companies to showcase technology to global audiences;
● strengthening the state’s robotics and automation talent pipeline;
● positioning WA as a destination for future high-value events, trials and demonstration projects.
The momentum generated by Robopalooza builds on the AARP’s role as a catalyst for economic diversification, with the precinct projected to contribute almost $600 million to the Western Australian economy over the coming years. 
Michelle Keegan, Co-Founder of Robopalooza 2025 said
“Robopalooza showcased exactly what makes Western Australia a global force in robotics, automation and remote operations. The AARP gives innovators and industry a real-world playground to test, demonstrate and collaborate at scale. Bringing international teams here not only strengthens our local capability—it positions WA as the place where the world comes to build the future.”
A Launchpad for the Future
The success of Robopalooza 2025 has set a new benchmark for how Australia can host digitally-enabled, globally connected events. It also sends a powerful signal: Western Australia is ready to lead the world in robotics, automation and frontier technology.
With growing demand from international partners, education providers and industry, the AARP is poised to become the nation’s primary venue for large-scale robotics events, trials and technology showcases—driving long-term economic and innovation benefits for the state.
