UTS Pro-Vice Chancellor Visit
14 May 2026
On Thursday 14 May, HaRTCon welcomed Professor Penny Martens, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Higher Degree by Research), and Professor Anika Gauja, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), as part of a tour across various UTS robotics labs.
The visit featured a short presentation giving an overview of human-robot teaming and the significant benefits it brings to the construction industry. The PVCs observed several demonstrations of collaborative and assistive robots, highlighting how these technologies support humans in complex environments.
A big thanks to Prof. Sarath Kodagoda, director of the UTS Robotics Institute, as well as the remainder of the Robotics Institute team for organising the event.
DIGIT Student Visit
12 May 2026
On Tuesday 12 May, the HaRTCon team was pleased to welcome students participating in the 2026 DIGIT Week program organised by the Rotary Club of North Ryde.
The visit helped students learn about robotics, engineering, and emerging technologies. The visit also provided students with a glimpse into how human–robot teaming technologies are being developed to support safer, more sustainable, and more productive industries.
Programs such as DIGIT Week play an important role in inspiring the next generation of engineers, researchers, and innovators by providing students with real-world exposure to technology and industry environments.
Thank you to the Rotary Club of North Ryde and everyone involved in organising the visit.
UTS RES Hub - Building human-robot collaboration
8 May 2026
The construction industry employs more than 1 million people nationwide and is one of our country’s largest industries. At the same time, the industry faces persistent challenges, including workforce shortages, safety risks and physically demanding work. The ARC Research Hub for Human‑Robot Teaming for Sustainable and Resilient Construction (HaRTCon) is working to strengthen long‑term capability and improve productivity across the industry by developing robotics designed to support people working in construction environments.
Australian Research Council - Robotics designed to support people in construction
5 May 2026
The construction industry employs more than 1 million people nationwide and is one of our country’s largest industries. At the same time, the industry faces persistent challenges, including workforce shortages, safety risks and physically demanding work. The ARC Research Hub for Human‑Robot Teaming for Sustainable and Resilient Construction (HaRTCon) is working to strengthen long‑term capability and improve productivity across the industry by developing robotics designed to support people working in construction environments.
UTS Newsroom - Building an industry of the future with robotics
24 April 2026
The future of industry lies in the seamless integration of humans and machines. Through the ARC Research Hub for Human-Robot Teaming (HaRTCon), UTS is leading the charge in developing intelligent robotic systems that enhance safety and efficiency in complex work environments. Running until 2029, the initiative focuses on building more inclusive workplaces and ensuring trust in human-robot teaming to address critical labor shortages and boost industrial productivity.
MTN Media Visit
23 April 2026
The University of Technology Sydney hosted Korean broadcaster MTN, for a media visit focused on the university's AI and robotics capabilities. This visit comes ahead of the Korea-Australia Future Industry Forum in June and highlights the work being done at the ARC Research Hub for Human-Robot Teaming (HaRTCon). During the visit, MTN received an introduction to the Hub’s mission to develop intelligent systems that enhance safety and industrial productivity, followed by live demonstrations of key robotic projects. This collaboration underscores the initiative's goal of building trust in human-robot teaming and addressing critical global labor shortages through innovation.
ABC - Robots Solving Australia's Housing Crisis
3 November 2025
Is the age of robotics the solution to the housing crisis gripping Australia?
​Australia is developing robots for the construction industry at a rapid rate, and with build times considerably slower than what they were a decade ago... and they could be the missing piece to the puzzle.
Queensland University of Technology Visit
31 October 2025
On October 31, 2025, the Hartcon Hub at UTS welcomed its university partner, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), for a collaborative site visit and lab tour. This visit underscored the ongoing interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering, science, and design, facilitating a hands-on exchange of knowledge to develop innovative solutions for human-robot interaction.
Kakadu National Park Visit
28 October 2025
On October 28, 2025, members from Kakadu National Park visited UTS to discuss Heritage-listed conservation projects. The visit included discussions on how human-robot teaming can support the preservation of culturally significant sites, alongside demonstrations of various collaborative and assistive robots.
University of Leeds Visit
15 September 2025
On September 15, 2025, the Hartcon Hub hosted a three-day event with our international research partner, the University of Leeds. This visit featured a seminar aimed at strengthening global research in human-robot teaming and a tour of the HaRTCon Lab, which showcased various demonstrations of our current technologies.
