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Australian Automation & Robotics Precinct

Australia’s largest test and development site for the future of automation, robotics, remote operations and zero-emissions technologies, 30 minutes from Perth CBD.

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What it is

Test robotics and autonomous technology in real-world conditions, without production constraints

Across 51 ha encompassing 6 test beds and a 1,200 sqm state-of-the-art headquarters, industry, innovators and researchers can accelerate robotics and automation technology and analytics testing, at scale, without interrupting on-site production.

Operated by CORE on behalf of DevelopmentWA, the AARP is an industry-driven precinct facilitating testing, research, development and training in autonomous, remote operations, and robotic systems and equipment.

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FLEX ZONE TEST BED 1 · 3ha HEAVY ZONE TEST BED 2 · 6ha URBAN ZONE TEST BED 3 NEW ENERGY ZONE TEST BED 4 DIRT LAB TEST BED 5 · 22ha Innovation Mine DEMO ZONE TEST BED 6 · 2ha HQ BUILDING 1,200 m² · Coworking Auditorium · RS Pro Lab
51 ha · 6 test beds · HQ · Neerabup, WA
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The AARP
Australia's largest test and development site for automation, robotics, remote operations and zero-emissions technologies. Hover any test bed or the HQ on the map to see what happens there.
AARP site map showing the six test beds, HQ building and lots
Who You’ll Find Onsite

Large corporates, SMEs and startups, accelerating tech with industrial-scale infrastructure

Whether you’re testing the next generation of autonomous haulers or piloting a sensor stack with a Tier 1, the AARP gives you the space, the safety perimeter and the ecosystem to do it properly.

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Timeline

How the precinct came together

Milestones from concept to Australia's largest robotics test site.

2019
AARP concept announced by DevelopmentWA. Neerabup site identified.
2021
Site preparation and infrastructure works begin.
2022
First test beds commissioned. CORE Innovation Hub appointed operator.
2023
HQ Building opens · 1,200 sqm state-of-the-art headquarters.
2024
Flex Zone, Urban Zone, New Energy Zone open. Dirt Lab commissioned.
2025
First cohort of tenants and testing partners onboarded.
2026
Heavy Zone (Test Bed 2) opens. Demo Zone available for buyer showcases.
Delivered in partnership with
DevelopmentWA
Government of Western Australia
CORE Innovation Hub

Operated by CORE on behalf of DevelopmentWA

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Got tech to test? We’ve got the space

Test Beds, demo spaces and HQ booking. Talk to the AARP team about your roadmap.