The Albanese Government is backing Australia's world class capabilities in robotics and advanced manufacturing, with $42 million to build and operate 'Roo-ver' - the nation's first lunar rover.
After almost 18-months of design, ELO2 has been chosen to deliver the fully realised rover for the Australian Space Agency.
One of the most advanced robotics projects in Australia right now, the semi-autonomous rover will collect lunar soil and deliver key capabilities that could lead to a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.
NASA and the Australian Space Agency are working together to finalise plans, with the lunar rover on track for a launch later this decade.
The ELO2 consortium is made up of 21 organisations - from Australian space start-ups and small businesses to major resources companies, universities, and other research partners.
Robotics and automation have the potential to generate enormous social, economic and environmental benefits for Australia, with automation predicted to add an extra $170 to $600 billion per year to the Australian economy by 2030.
Roo-ver and this program is further developing Australia's robotics and automation capability, aligning with the Australian Government's National Robotics Strategy.
