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EOS and RICO demonstrate long range autonomous control The Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation & Coordination Office (RICO) of the Australian Army and defence contractor Electro Optic Systems have extended the capabilities of the M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier (pictured) into long range autonomous weapons firing. The partners demonstrated the long-range firing capabilities of EOS’ R400…

Guarda Systems protects workers from silicosis

Forrestdale, Perth environmental health and safety technology business Guarda Systems has held a live demonstration of its unique water and vacuum dust suppression system on a variety of masonry cutting tools, including a stone benchtop saw. The demonstration at the Melbourne offices of concrete construction equipment supplier Allcon Group left attendees impressed about the future…