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July 7, 2025

Australia’s first AI and Robotics sprint cohort announced!

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July 7, 2025

Australia’s first AI and Robotics sprint cohort announced!

We're pleased to announce the finalists for the inaugural Propel-AIR program ...

We’re pleased to announce the finalists for the inaugural Propel-AIR program, Australia’s first dedicated AI and Robotics Sprint.

This ground-breaking initiative represents a significant step forward for Australia’s AI and robotics ecosystem, and is only possible thanks to the support of key partners. Thank you to the Australian Government through the AI Adopt Centre program, program delivery partner ARM Hub, and key supporters MassRoboticsNVIDIA and Solidworks who provide essential training and materials to participants.

“Propel-AIR’s finalist cohort shows the world Australia isn’t just dreaming of a robotics future, we’re building it right now,” said ARM Hub CEO Professor Cori Stewart.

“Every team will get the runway to scale fast, and the ultimate winner will plug straight into MassRobotics in Boston, taking Aussie ingenuity to the heart of global innovation.”

With unprecedented interest from across Australia’s emerging AI and robotics sector, this inaugural cohort represents the best of Australian innovation, ready to compete on the global stage and demonstrate our nation’s growing capability in these critical technologies.

Propel-AIR Finalists: Australia’s First AI and Robotics Sprint Cohort:

  • Seascape Autonomy has developed an autonomous underwater robot that photographs the ocean floor, providing images used to build landscape models.

  • Element Robotics has created Lunarsim, a digital twin to help teams test and train robots for Lunar missions. It works like a virtual environment, letting you see how robots will perform in lunar conditions before anything is built or launched. This approach saves time and money and improves mission success rates. It also has future uses beyond space in high-risk industries like mining and remote operations.

  • Nexobot is building the world’s lowest-cost parcel sorting solution, enabling regional and small-scale logistics operators to automate for the first time. The robotics platform cuts walking time, boosts accuracy, and improves safety, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems.

  • J Robotics is a new agricultural technology company developing smart machines to help vineyards use fewer chemicals and grow better crops. Their first product uses light in the ultraviolet spectrum to safely treat grapevines for powdery mildew—a common disease that affects wine production in Australia. This chemical-free method helps vineyards move toward organic certification and more sustainable farming.

  • Inneurva empowers touch with AI through “Robotic AI Skin,” a soft, sensor-rich patch that gives robots a sense of touch. It captures complex tactile data across robotic grippers, humanoid suits and intelligent clothing. A large tactile model interprets and responds in real time to support safe, smart and intuitive interaction.

  • Traversal Labs has built MotionLogic, an AI-powered analytics platform that transforms video from industrial settings into actionable insights. It helps factories reduce waste, improve ergonomics, and optimise production. The data collected can be used to train robots to work in industrial settings.

The accelerator culminates with a competitive pitching event on 31 July, with the overall winner announced on 4 August.

The winner secures an opportunity to travel to MassRobotics in Boston for a one-month residency, connecting with global leaders in AI and robotics innovation including access to companies like Boston Dynamics and iRobot, alongside world-class academic institutions like MIT and Harvard.

All participants receive business development assistance, including VC support and media opportunities through the ARM Hub AI Adopt Centre.

Thank you to all applicants who made this inaugural program such a success. Congratulations and good luck to all finalists – for those who did not advance to the final round, we encourage continued engagement with the ARM Hub AI Adopt Centre as we look toward future Propel-AIR programs.

About Propel-AIR

Propel-AIR is Australia’s inaugural AI and Robotics Sprint, designed to fast-track Australian robotics and AI innovators by equipping them with tools, guidance, and networks to scale their business. This pioneering program provides business opportunities for 10 AI and robotics companies, culminating in a virtual pitch to an international panel of experts.

We’re pleased to announce the finalists for the inaugural Propel-AIR program, Australia’s first dedicated AI and Robotics Sprint.

This ground-breaking initiative represents a significant step forward for Australia’s AI and robotics ecosystem, and is only possible thanks to the support of key partners. Thank you to the Australian Government through the AI Adopt Centre program, program delivery partner ARM Hub, and key supporters MassRoboticsNVIDIA and Solidworks who provide essential training and materials to participants.

“Propel-AIR’s finalist cohort shows the world Australia isn’t just dreaming of a robotics future, we’re building it right now,” said ARM Hub CEO Professor Cori Stewart.

“Every team will get the runway to scale fast, and the ultimate winner will plug straight into MassRobotics in Boston, taking Aussie ingenuity to the heart of global innovation.”

With unprecedented interest from across Australia’s emerging AI and robotics sector, this inaugural cohort represents the best of Australian innovation, ready to compete on the global stage and demonstrate our nation’s growing capability in these critical technologies.

Propel-AIR Finalists: Australia’s First AI and Robotics Sprint Cohort:

  • Seascape Autonomy has developed an autonomous underwater robot that photographs the ocean floor, providing images used to build landscape models.

  • Element Robotics has created Lunarsim, a digital twin to help teams test and train robots for Lunar missions. It works like a virtual environment, letting you see how robots will perform in lunar conditions before anything is built or launched. This approach saves time and money and improves mission success rates. It also has future uses beyond space in high-risk industries like mining and remote operations.

  • Nexobot is building the world’s lowest-cost parcel sorting solution, enabling regional and small-scale logistics operators to automate for the first time. The robotics platform cuts walking time, boosts accuracy, and improves safety, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems.

  • J Robotics is a new agricultural technology company developing smart machines to help vineyards use fewer chemicals and grow better crops. Their first product uses light in the ultraviolet spectrum to safely treat grapevines for powdery mildew—a common disease that affects wine production in Australia. This chemical-free method helps vineyards move toward organic certification and more sustainable farming.

  • Inneurva empowers touch with AI through “Robotic AI Skin,” a soft, sensor-rich patch that gives robots a sense of touch. It captures complex tactile data across robotic grippers, humanoid suits and intelligent clothing. A large tactile model interprets and responds in real time to support safe, smart and intuitive interaction.

  • Traversal Labs has built MotionLogic, an AI-powered analytics platform that transforms video from industrial settings into actionable insights. It helps factories reduce waste, improve ergonomics, and optimise production. The data collected can be used to train robots to work in industrial settings.

The accelerator culminates with a competitive pitching event on 31 July, with the overall winner announced on 4 August.

The winner secures an opportunity to travel to MassRobotics in Boston for a one-month residency, connecting with global leaders in AI and robotics innovation including access to companies like Boston Dynamics and iRobot, alongside world-class academic institutions like MIT and Harvard.

All participants receive business development assistance, including VC support and media opportunities through the ARM Hub AI Adopt Centre.

Thank you to all applicants who made this inaugural program such a success. Congratulations and good luck to all finalists – for those who did not advance to the final round, we encourage continued engagement with the ARM Hub AI Adopt Centre as we look toward future Propel-AIR programs.

About Propel-AIR

Propel-AIR is Australia’s inaugural AI and Robotics Sprint, designed to fast-track Australian robotics and AI innovators by equipping them with tools, guidance, and networks to scale their business. This pioneering program provides business opportunities for 10 AI and robotics companies, culminating in a virtual pitch to an international panel of experts.

We're pleased to announce the finalists for the inaugural Propel-AIR program ...

We’re pleased to announce the finalists for the inaugural Propel-AIR program, Australia’s first dedicated AI and Robotics Sprint.

This ground-breaking initiative represents a significant step forward for Australia’s AI and robotics ecosystem, and is only possible thanks to the support of key partners. Thank you to the Australian Government through the AI Adopt Centre program, program delivery partner ARM Hub, and key supporters MassRoboticsNVIDIA and Solidworks who provide essential training and materials to participants.

“Propel-AIR’s finalist cohort shows the world Australia isn’t just dreaming of a robotics future, we’re building it right now,” said ARM Hub CEO Professor Cori Stewart.

“Every team will get the runway to scale fast, and the ultimate winner will plug straight into MassRobotics in Boston, taking Aussie ingenuity to the heart of global innovation.”

With unprecedented interest from across Australia’s emerging AI and robotics sector, this inaugural cohort represents the best of Australian innovation, ready to compete on the global stage and demonstrate our nation’s growing capability in these critical technologies.

Propel-AIR Finalists: Australia’s First AI and Robotics Sprint Cohort:

  • Seascape Autonomy has developed an autonomous underwater robot that photographs the ocean floor, providing images used to build landscape models.

  • Element Robotics has created Lunarsim, a digital twin to help teams test and train robots for Lunar missions. It works like a virtual environment, letting you see how robots will perform in lunar conditions before anything is built or launched. This approach saves time and money and improves mission success rates. It also has future uses beyond space in high-risk industries like mining and remote operations.

  • Nexobot is building the world’s lowest-cost parcel sorting solution, enabling regional and small-scale logistics operators to automate for the first time. The robotics platform cuts walking time, boosts accuracy, and improves safety, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems.

  • J Robotics is a new agricultural technology company developing smart machines to help vineyards use fewer chemicals and grow better crops. Their first product uses light in the ultraviolet spectrum to safely treat grapevines for powdery mildew—a common disease that affects wine production in Australia. This chemical-free method helps vineyards move toward organic certification and more sustainable farming.

  • Inneurva empowers touch with AI through “Robotic AI Skin,” a soft, sensor-rich patch that gives robots a sense of touch. It captures complex tactile data across robotic grippers, humanoid suits and intelligent clothing. A large tactile model interprets and responds in real time to support safe, smart and intuitive interaction.

  • Traversal Labs has built MotionLogic, an AI-powered analytics platform that transforms video from industrial settings into actionable insights. It helps factories reduce waste, improve ergonomics, and optimise production. The data collected can be used to train robots to work in industrial settings.

The accelerator culminates with a competitive pitching event on 31 July, with the overall winner announced on 4 August.

The winner secures an opportunity to travel to MassRobotics in Boston for a one-month residency, connecting with global leaders in AI and robotics innovation including access to companies like Boston Dynamics and iRobot, alongside world-class academic institutions like MIT and Harvard.

All participants receive business development assistance, including VC support and media opportunities through the ARM Hub AI Adopt Centre.

Thank you to all applicants who made this inaugural program such a success. Congratulations and good luck to all finalists – for those who did not advance to the final round, we encourage continued engagement with the ARM Hub AI Adopt Centre as we look toward future Propel-AIR programs.

About Propel-AIR

Propel-AIR is Australia’s inaugural AI and Robotics Sprint, designed to fast-track Australian robotics and AI innovators by equipping them with tools, guidance, and networks to scale their business. This pioneering program provides business opportunities for 10 AI and robotics companies, culminating in a virtual pitch to an international panel of experts.

info@aiadopt.ai

53 Holland Street, Northgate Queensland 4013, Australia

This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources through the AI Adopt Program.

© COPYRIGHT 2024, ARM Hub AI ADOPT CENTRE, ABN 75 637 952 517. All rights reserved.

info@aiadopt.ai

53 Holland Street, Northgate Queensland 4013, Australia

This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources through the AI Adopt Program.

© COPYRIGHT 2024, ARM Hub AI ADOPT CENTRE, ABN 75 637 952 517. All rights reserved.

info@aiadopt.ai

53 Holland Street, Northgate Queensland 4013, Australia

This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources through the AI Adopt Program.

© COPYRIGHT 2024, ARM Hub AI ADOPT CENTRE, ABN 75 637 952 517. All rights reserved.