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🔋 Fortescue – New Energy Zone
A global leader in green energy and resources, Fortescue is the first user of our new New Energy Zone test bed, officially launched in 2025. On-site, they’re constructing and trialling solar tracking structures and PV arrays, helping to prove up new renewable energy infrastructure and deployment methods in real-world conditions.

⛏️ Newmont Australia – Drill Pad (Test Bed 5)
Newmont Corporation is assessing a new remotely operated RC drilling and sampling system at Drill Pad D on Test Bed 5. The focus is on testing how well the system can drill, clear blockages, and collect consistent duplicate samples with the operator safely in the cabin.

🏗️ Built Robotics – Flex Zone (Test Bed 1)
Built Robotics is transforming heavy equipment into autonomous robots for construction. In the Flex Zone (Test Bed 1), they’re trialling autonomous piling workflows using excavators and a telehandler, advancing safer, more productive ways to deliver civil and resources projects.

📊 @Rockviz Analytics – Drill Pad (Test Bed 5)
Data visualisation and analytics specialists @Rockviz Analytics are using Drill Pad Test Bed 5 to refine tools that turn blast and drilling data into clear, actionable insights for mine operators.

🚘 Advanced Braking Technology – Urban Zone (Test Bed 3)
Advanced Braking Technology is testing an automated braking system on a Toyota Hilux platform in the Urban Zone. By running controlled, instrumented braking trials, they’re generating the data needed to develop advanced braking technologies for demanding environments further.

With these new users on board, all six AARP test beds are now active, each supporting one or more projects in mining, energy, transport and construction.
If your organisation is developing new automation, robotics or zero-emissions technology and needs a real-world test environment, we would love to talk.