Freelance Robotics :: Robotics, Automation Systems & Advanced Manufacturing Solutions

Freelance Robotics is an Australian mechatronics engineering company founded in 2009 by William Pagnon and headquartered in Redland Bay, Queensland. The firm specialises in developing custom robotics, automation systems, and advanced manufacturing solutions for industrial, agricultural, and research applications. With a team of engineers covering electronics, mechanics, control systems, software, artificial intelligence, and information technology, Freelance Robotics bridges the gap between research and development and real-world factory implementation.

The company provides end-to-end services including automation consultancy, custom machine design and build, robotic arm integration, factory automation, maintenance and repair, programming and control systems, smart factory design, pallet processing, labelling systems, conveyors, safety machine guarding, sensors, and industrial PCs. In addition to designing and building bespoke solutions, Freelance Robotics integrates off-the-shelf industrial robots from leading manufacturers such as Universal Robots, KUKA, ABB, and OMRON. Their product range includes Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), robotic arms, and complete automation cells tailored to customer needs.

Freelance Robotics has also developed its own proprietary technologies, most notably the Freelance Robotics Autonomous Navigation System (FRANS) and the Blue Dragon FRAMEwork industrial Internet of Things platform. These systems support autonomous mobile robots and connected factory environments. The company further offers services in artificial intelligence, software development, electronics and mechanical design, and control signal processing. In 2020 it launched an Industrial Robotics division that includes the RoboTradies human resources program to support workforce development in automation.

Freelance Robotics serves startups, SMEs, corporates, and research organisations across manufacturing, agribusiness, and smart cities. It emphasises transparent documentation, quality workmanship, and practical innovation that improves efficiency and safety in industrial settings.