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Sheep-herding robot dogs put to the test at Royal Queensland Show – video

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Published 10 Aug 2026, 01:512 min read

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A project by the University of the Sunshine Coast is trialling the use of robotic dogs to herd sheep, with public demonstrations at the Ekka at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Dr David Alonso-Caneiro, a senior lecturer in mechatronics, says the long-term goal is to establish whether such machines could be used as autonomous tools on farms