Robotic Automation Pty Ltd
Australian-owned industrial robotics integrator since 1988; exclusive ANZ distributor of Yaskawa Motoman with over 3,600 installations.
Robotic Automation Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned industrial robotics and automation company established in 1988 and headquartered at Glendenning, New South Wales. Trading as RA Group, the company is widely recognised as Australasia's leading integrator of industrial robotic systems, with more than 3,600 turnkey installations completed across Australia and New Zealand over more than three decades of operation.
The company designs, engineers, commissions, and supports complete turnkey automation solutions that integrate industrial robots, automatic guided vehicles (AGV), and dedicated packaging and end-of-line equipment. Robotic Automation is the exclusive Australasian distributor for Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, a global leader in industrial robot manufacturing with a particularly strong track record in robotic welding. Yaskawa Motoman is estimated to hold over 30 percent of all installed welding robots globally, and Robotic Automation's deep expertise in welding automation has contributed to the company achieving up to 70 percent market share in certain application categories across the Australia and New Zealand region.
Beyond welding, the company deploys robotic systems across a broad range of manufacturing operations including material handling, palletising, machine tending, assembly, painting, and pick-and-place. In the mobile robot domain, Robotic Automation distributes and integrates MAXAGV automatic guided vehicle platforms, suitable for automating internal logistics and warehousing material flows across manufacturing and distribution facilities.
The packaging automation portfolio includes case-packers, wrap-around cartoners, stretch and shrink wrappers, and strapping machines. These dedicated end-of-line systems are offered alongside robot-based upstream cells, enabling customers to automate complete production and packaging lines under a single supplier relationship.
Industries served include food and beverage, automotive, metal fabrication, pharmaceutical, building products, consumer goods, and general manufacturing. The company's registered web presence at ragroup.com.au serves as the primary customer-facing portal. Robotic Automation maintains sales and technical service branches across Australia and New Zealand, providing preventive maintenance, emergency breakdown response, spare parts supply, and operator training to its growing installed base. The company is a registered supplier on the NSW Government buy.nsw panel.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Robotic Welding Cells
Motoman Yaskawa robotic welding systems for steel and general manufacturing production.
Mobile Robot / AGV Systems
MAXAGV mobile robot and AGV solutions for warehousing and intralogistics automation.
Warehouse Management & Materials Handling
Integrated warehouse management, packaging and materials-handling systems for intralogistics.
Contact Robotic Automation Pty Ltd
WEBSITE
https://www.roboticautomation.com.auPHONE
1300 552 333HEADQUARTERS
Australia
Company Facts
Founded
1988
Primary Role
System Integrator
Company Size
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Primary Region
Oceania
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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WRC 2026 Opening Ceremony Features Innovative Human-Robotic Handshake
On August 19, the World Robot Conference 2026 commenced at the Beiren Yichuang International Exhibition Center, showcasing a unique opening ceremony. Unlike previous years, the event featured a handshake between 11 bionic dexterous hands and guests, marking a significant technological advancement in human-robot interaction. This handshake utilized the X-Hand M1, developed by Yuequan Bionics, which incorporates 472 tactile sensors for precise grip feedback and control. The event highlighted the importance of developing robotic hands that can transition from mere demonstrations to practical applications, addressing a critical challenge in embodied intelligence. Attendees also witnessed the debut of the Y-Hand M2, which showcased high flexibility through a shadow performance in collaboration with Tsinghua University. The conference emphasized the integration of advanced technologies, including artificial muscles and innovative robotic designs, indicating a shift towards more functional and versatile robotic systems. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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AI and Robotics
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Researchers Develop BeanBot: A Motorless Robot Inspired by Jumping Beans
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AI and Robotics
AIST and Forcesteed Robotics Collaborate on Safety of Indoor Delivery Robots with Physical AI
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Quantum-Systems Inc. Launches Engineering Office in Huntsville, Alabama
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Auriga Space Completes First Field Test of Hermes Electromagnetic Launcher Against Drones
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Military
Intel Report Highlights Robotics Readiness Gap Amid Evolving Industry Expectations
Intel's report reveals a significant gap in robotics readiness among organizations, as highlighted by John Healy, Intel's VP of industrial and robotics. While companies are moving towards integrating robotics into daily operations, many are still relying on outdated systems and lack the necessary training to manage intelligent robots effectively. The transition from fixed tasks to intelligent interaction is reshaping the robotics landscape, but it also uncovers a stark reality: 26% of manufacturing leaders are unprepared to manage robots by 2030. This gap is more pronounced in sectors like smart cities and defense, which face a 48% preparedness gap. As robotics deployment accelerates, organizations must address challenges related to workforce training, safety, and operational scaling. Companies that successfully navigate these issues will be better positioned to implement robotics effectively, moving beyond pilot programs to full integration into their operations. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
Humanoid Robot Sector Anticipates Breakthrough Similar to ChatGPT
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NEC's Corporate Venture Fund Invests in US Robotics Startup Dexmate
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WAIC Review 4/4: From Port AGVs to Hospital Night Shifts: What WAIC 2026 Reveals About Real Robot Deployments
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Your weekly robotics briefing: the US bans imports of Chinese humanoid robots, Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 2, Unitree pushes toward its Shanghai IPO, and Amazon's Zoox wins approval for paid robotaxi rides.
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This week in robotics: Hyundai takes full ownership of Boston Dynamics, Xpeng targets 1,000 Iron humanoids a month, LimX Dynamics raises $200M pre-IPO, and Agility opens a Silicon Valley physical-AI hub. July 13–17, 2026.
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This week in robotics: AI² Robotics raises $735M for wheeled humanoids, Unitree G1 performs first live surgery, Dexmal launches DexOS platform, Agility Robotics announces SPAC, and Ondas acquires DZYNE for $875.8M. July 6–10, 2026.
