The largest automation and robotics testing site in Australia
The AARP is one of the biggest test facilities of its kind in the world. Driving multi-sector innovation and led by industry use, the AARP is a launchpad for developing robotics and automation capability in Australia and across the world.
The test beds are available for short or long-term lease, as well as multiple leasehold lots.
Purpose-built to drive innovation
The dedicated precinct has been specifically built for the testing and development of robotics and autonomous equipment in real-world conditions.
Test bed facilities include:
- A 3ha site bound by a ringlock fence, with sandy flat terrain.
- A 6ha site bound by sand bunding, providing the perfect space for testing.
- A 1ha area designed as an urban streetscape, with a 4-way intersection, roundabout and sealed roadway for testing self-navigating vehicles, among other uses.
- A 22ha small-scale replica of an operational mine.
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Remote Operations Centre
A state-of-the-art Remote Operations Centre (ROC) is housed at the AARP.
AARP users can access the ROC for their testing, demonstration and training activities in a real-world remote operations environment, supporting the growth of local innovation.
Flex Zone - Test Bed 1
Where innovation and collaboration meet: Push the boundaries of innovation in this test area with a customisable, gated area and access control and security for collaborative and commercial projects. Ideal for flexible and adaptable technology applications, including drone and smaller ground-going robotics.
Site size: 3ha
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Heavy Zone - Test Bed 2
Developing the world’s largest robots and autonomous vehicles: Powering the future of heavy industry with this open area, with bunded perimeter for safe testing of heavy vehicles and large-scale equipment.
Site size: 6ha
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Urban Zone - Test Bed 3
Pioneering the future of mobility: Accelerate the pace of urban and light industrial mobility and safety, on this closed test track, with a 350m asphalt circuit ideal for testing and demonstrating autonomous passenger and light vehicles, and urban logistics systems and transport solutions.
Site size: 1ha
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New Energy Zone - Test Bed 4
Powering innovation for a sustainable future: Dedicated to testing and development of new energy systems to power heavy industries. Facilities and infrastructure include a solar array installation and maintenance area and EV charging Infrastructure.
Site size: 3ha
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Dirt Lab - Test Bed 5
Your Innovation Mine: Accelerate innovation in real-world conditions, without the obstacles of accessing a production environment, at this small-scale replica of a mine site. Industry partners are co-designing and developing this versatile space which suits testing and development of mining, construction, civil and earthworks innovations.
Site size: 22ha
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Demo Zone - Test Bed 6
Showcase and connect: A technology showcase area next to the AARP HQ building and site viewing platform. With curated and regular open days, engaging industry customers and stakeholders around the latest industrial automation and robotics solutions.
Site size: 2ha
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