How robotics, AI and human ingenuity are reshaping the future of our planet

In this episode, Tanya de Hoog, Aurecon's Chief Engineering, Eminence and Innovation Officer, speaks with robotics expert and former geochemist Sue Keay about the intersection of robotics, human ingenuity, and the future of our planet. They discuss lessons from mining and manufacturing, where robotics has improved safety and unlocked unexpected efficiencies, and how these insights can be applied to construction. Tanya and Sue also emphasise the enduring value of human skills: creativity, judgment, and connection. Reminding us that rather than replacing people, robotics offers the potential to augment human capability at scale – if we choose to deploy it thoughtfully. This episode of Engineering Reimagined was recorded live at the 2025 CAETS conference.

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How robotics, AI and human ingenuity are reshaping the future of our planet is an episode from Engineering Reimagined by Aurecon.

This episode is 17:53 long.

This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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