Sydney, Australia

Better
Safer Work.

We build advanced robotic tools for the people who build the world. Empowering tradespeople across construction, energy, and space with machines that amplify human capability.

Gorilla — Available Now → Our Vision
Our Robots
Gorilla robotic puller
Available Now
Lightening the Load

Gorilla

The only robotic puller on the market that overcomes all midspan joints and line spacers. Field-proven with Transgrid and Zinfra.

→ EMU elevating manipulator unit
Seeking Early Adopters
Height Without Hazard

EMU

Elevating Manipulator Unit. Self-balancing arm with interchangeable tool heads for repetitive overhead construction tasks.

→ TRON 1 humanoid research platform
Available Now
Research Platform

TRON 1

Multi-modal biped robot with three-in-one modular foot design. Purpose-built for embodied AI research and reinforcement learning.

→ Charlotte autonomous construction robot
In Development
Building Beyond Boundaries

Charlotte

Autonomous six-legged construction robot with bio-inspired locomotion and additive manufacturing capabilities — designed for Earth and space.

→ Poly robot
In Development
Concept

Poly

Parrot-inspired climbing robot for repetitive tool-based work at heights.

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Our Approach

Designed by nature. Built for industry.

Every Crest robot begins with a question: how has nature already solved this problem? We study biological systems — how animals grip, climb, balance, and build — then translate those principles into machines engineered for the toughest industrial environments.

Bio-inspiration isn't about mimicry. It's about understanding the mechanics that evolution has refined over millions of years and applying them where they matter most: in form, function, and movement.

Our Vision

Workplace injury becomes a relic of the past.

We see a future where every tradesperson on the planet is equipped with robotic tools that transform how work gets done — keeping humans at the centre of skilled decision-making.

The Problem

Blue-collar work is still dangerous, repetitive, and physically punishing.

Construction, energy, and infrastructure workers face some of the highest injury rates of any profession. They perform repetitive tasks at heights, handle heavy equipment in extreme conditions, and work in environments where a single mistake can be fatal.

The technology to change this exists — but it hasn't been designed for the people who need it most. Until now.

Three Pillars
01

Amplify, Don't Replace

Robotics should make workers more capable, not redundant. Every system we build keeps skilled professionals at the centre — handling quality assurance, safety oversight, and the decisions that matter.

02

The Robotics Operator

We're creating a new role in the trades — the Robotics Operator. Highly skilled workers who communicate with intelligent machines in plain language and oversee robotic tools as extensions of their craft.

03

From Earth to Space

The same engineering challenges that make terrestrial construction difficult — unstructured environments, limited resources, hostile conditions — are amplified on the Moon. Our technology is designed for both.

Our Journey
Founded

Crest Robotics established in Sydney

Born out of a conviction that robotic tools could fundamentally improve safety and productivity for blue-collar workers, starting with the toughest industrial environments.

Cicada Innovations

Accepted into Space Fast Start programme

Joined the NSW Government-backed Space Fast Start programme at Cicada Innovations, gaining access to the National Space Industry Hub and a community of deep-tech founders.

Gorilla

Field validation with energy sector partners

Gorilla MK1 validated in live trials with Transgrid and Zinfra — proving the concept of lightweight robotic tools for transmission line maintenance.

Charlotte

Unveiled at IAC 2025 Sydney

Charlotte, the autonomous six-legged construction robot, presented at the 76th International Astronautical Congress — demonstrating our R&D capabilities in bio-inspired locomotion and additive manufacturing.

What's Next

Scaling Gorilla. Building EMU. Pushing the frontier.

Expanding Gorilla deployments across the energy sector, bringing EMU to field trials with construction partners, and continuing to advance our space robotics R&D programme.

Trusted Partners & Customers

Ready to build the future of work?

Whether you need a robotic solution for your operations, want to be an early adopter, or have an R&D challenge — we'd love to talk.

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