Robot chores

How automation and artificial intelligence is helping reduce the pressures of menial tasks for building service contractors, saving money and easing labour shortages.

7 November, 2023

New research to explore policy design to manage growing presence of robots in public spaces

Monash University researchers grant to explore how policy design can ensure robots operate safely in public space and protect public interests. 

7 November, 2023

Quarter of jobs to change within five years, says report

Technology and ‘rise of green’ set to change nearly a quarter of jobs by 2027, Future of Jobs report finds.

5 May, 2023

Rise of the machines

Will recent events accelerate the adoption of autonomous cleaning machines?

11 November, 2020

The changing face of cleaning practice

The hope for many is that robotics will provide a cheaper outcome, but the real value will be in the predictability of the cleanliness outcome.

26 November, 2019

Automation impacting half of Aussie jobs, study finds

Online poll reveals automation has already partially or significantly impacted Australian workers.

20 February, 2019

Why technology is beneficial for the cleaning industry

The cleaning industry has one of the highest injury rates in Australia, but the good news is technology may be part of the solution.

9 February, 2019

Automation and digitisation here to stay

Presenting at the ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo, Kärcher Australia sales and marketing director Lucas Paris said those who fail to adapt will be left behind.

7 September, 2018