http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.airesearchers.nz en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:40:28 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/post/171488/building-a-more-inclusive-future-for-robotics-and-ai/ Robotics is changing rapidly, but its future will depend on more than advances in technology. It will also depend on who is involved in developing it, whose perspectives are considered, and which problems we choose to solve.This was a central theme of a special International Women in Robotics Day webinar, held on 7 October 2026, bringing together researchers from across Aotearoa New Zealand to explore the future of robotics and AI, the importance of diversity, and how to encourage more women and... Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:56:07 +1300 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/#post171488 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/post/170943/strengthening-connections-across-ai-robotics-automation-and-sensing/ The Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association has entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding with New Zealand Robotics, Automation and Sensing (NZRAS), creating a framework for greater collaboration between New Zealand’s AI and robotics research communities.The partnership reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of artificial intelligence, robotics, automation and sensing, and a shared interest in strengthening the pathways between research, industry, students and real-world ... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/#post170943 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/post/171238/new-whitepaper-sets-out-a-strategic-approach-to-ai-for-aotearoa-new-zealand/ The Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association has released the third edition of Aotearoa New Zealand Artificial Intelligence – A Strategic Approach, providing an updated view of what New Zealand needs to do to strengthen its national AI capability.The new edition comes at an important point in New Zealand’s AI journey. Since the previous whitepaper, the Government has released the country’s first national AI Strategy, the science and innovation system has undergone significant change... Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:28:40 +1300 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/#post171238 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/post/170772/celebrating-international-women-in-robotics-day/ Join the Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association and New Zealand Robotics, Automation and Sensing to celebrate International Women in Robotics Day with an event bringing together speakers from across Aotearoa New Zealand.Through an engaging panel discussion, our speakers will share their experiences, perspectives and insights on the opportunities shaping robotics today, the value of diverse voices and pathways into the sector, and how we can encourage broader participation in robotics an... Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/#post170772 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/post/170771/new-whitepaper/ Artificial intelligence has changed significantly since the last edition of the Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association’s strategic whitepaper was published in 2024. At the same time, Aotearoa New Zealand’s AI landscape has continued to develop, with new national strategy, changes across the research system and emerging investment in AI research capability.This webinar will launch the third edition of Aotearoa New Zealand Artificial Intelligence: A Strategic Approach and bring togeth... Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/#post170771 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/post/170013/discussion-paper-launch/ Join us as we explore our new discussion paper, Applying OECD AI Principles and Recommendations in Aotearoa New Zealand: Implications from a Research Perspective. Featuring authors Dr Alvaro Orsi, Professor Gillian Dobbie and Professor Albert Bifet, the session will examine what the OECD AI Principles mean in practice for Aotearoa New Zealand’s research community, including opportunities and responsibilities around inclusive growth and fairness, transparency and explainability, robustness and ... Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:35:32 +1200 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/#post170013 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/post/168904/congratulations/ Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Prof Sandhya Samarasinghe on this well-deserved recognition by Lincoln University (NZ), celebrating a career dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence, computational intelligence, and interdisciplinary research.Sandhya has made an enduring contribution to AI research in Aotearoa through her work across agriculture, environmental science, health, and engineering, while also mentoring generations of students and researchers.We also acknowledge Sandhya's v... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/#post168904 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/post/168903/new-board/ A slightly belated welcome to our new Board and thank you to outgoing Board members following this years elections.Our new Board 👉 Albert Bifet (University of Waikato) - Co-Chair👉 Richard Green (University of Canterbury) - Co-Chair👉 Mengjie Zhang (Victoria University of Wellington) - Co Deputy Chair👉 Veronica Liesaputra (University of Otago) - Co Deputy Chair👉 Daniel Wilson (Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland) - Treasurer👉 Fangfang Zhang (Victoria University of Wellin... Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/#post168903 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/post/168902/2026-anz-digital-twin-summit/ Our Executive Director Jannat Maqbool will be Chairing the 2026 ANZ DigitalTwin Summit in Wellington later this week. For more information visit - https://lnkd.in/gimqFCY8The Summit brings together leaders from across infrastructure, urbanplanning, utilities, technology, research, and wider to explore how digital twins, AI and data are helping shape smarter, more connected and more resilient places.For AIRA, this is a valuable opportunity to contribute to conversations at the intersection of AI,... Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/#post168902 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/post/168901/endeavour-fund-2026-contract-extension-round/ Congratulations to Board co-Chair Richard Green on being amongst the 19 research programmes receiving funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Endeavour Fund Contract Extension Round, for their work in "Enabling unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to use tools in complex dynamic environments".For more information on this research visit - https://lnkd.in/gfwa5ZxdCongratulations also to the other 18 research programmes and the 45 smart ideas proposals receiving a funding ex... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.airesearchers.nz/blog/#post168901