The Robot Report: Commercializing tactile sensors for robot dexterity

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The Robot Report: Friction is Key to Making Better Robot World Models

21 July, 2026 By Heba Khamis Friction is key to making better robot world models World models are the next frontier in robot learning. But, because conditioning on touch remains
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Future Now

26 May, 2026 By Westpac Backing Business Magazine Story: Jo McKinnon Photography: Tomasz Machnik Deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations helps scientists and engineers hatch their cutting-edge ideas and commercialise world-changing
Women in Robotics: Women in Robotics You Need to Know About 2025

Women in Robotics: Women in Robotics You Need to Know About 2025

2 October, 2025 By Women in Robotics This global list celebrates women’s impact across the robotics ecosystem and globe It’s International Women in Robotics Day, and we’re delighted to introduce
Startup Daily: Contactile grabs $268,712 federal commercialisation grant for its ‘human touch’ robotic gripper

Startup Daily: Contactile grabs $268,712 federal commercialisation grant for its ‘human touch’ robotic gripper

23 June, 2025 By Simon Thomsen Contactile grabs $268,712 federal commercialisation grant for its ‘human touch’ robotic gripper Contactile, a deep tech startup giving robotics the subtlety of human-like touch,
AuManufcaturing: Robotics company Contactile says new grant will help it get a grip globally

AuManufcaturing: Robotics company Contactile says new grant will help it get a grip globally

12 June, 2025 By Staff Reporter Robotics company Contactile says new grant will help it get a grip globally Sydney-based robotics company Contactile has been awarded a Commercialisation and Growth grant
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Missing Perspectives: Meet Heba Khamis, the CEO enabling robotic dexterity through a sense of touch

18 September, 2024 By Natasha Gilleseau Meet Heba Khamis, the CEO enabling robotic dexterity through a sense of touch Did you know humans have 2000 touch receptors in their finger
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Manufacturing Monthly: Australia’s first ride-share space mission takes flight

21 August, 2024 By Jack Lloyd Australia’s first ride-share space mission takes flight Five NSW start-ups at the cutting edge of space technology are celebrating following the successful launch of
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AusBiz Media: Contactile is creating a human sense of touch in robots

19 February, 2024 By Muhammad Hassan Amir Contactile is creating a human sense of touch in robots In the rapidly evolving landscape of robotics, Contactile, an Australian start-up is making