What Autônomo does

Autônomo is an Australian privately held technology integration company founded in 2018, headquartered in Wangara (Perth), Western Australia, with a secondary workshop in Paget (Mackay), Queensland. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and supports advanced technology systems — primarily autonomous mining vehicle integrations, fleet management systems, collision avoidance systems, LTE communications upgrades, custom wiring harnesses, communication trailers/skids, boom gate access control systems, and ruggedised mounting solutions — for mining, oil and gas, utilities, defence, and transport operators across Australia. Its customer base is anchored by major Australian mining enterprises including Rio Tinto, BHP, Fortescue, Roy Hill, and Mineral Resources, alongside technology partners Komatsu, Wabtec, and Hexagon. Notable deployed programs include 120+ autonomous road trains for AAR Mineral Resources, a 430-asset Roy Hill LTE upgrade, a 190-asset Komatsu FrontRunner EMV/UE upgrade, and a four-year Wabtec Collision Avoidance System deployment across BHP Western Australia Iron Ore operations.

The company operates a vertically integrated model that combines in-house engineering design, Australian manufacturing (including 3D scanning and printing for custom fitments), project management, installation and commissioning, ongoing maintenance and 24/7 technical support, skilled labour hire, and technical writing. The Autônomo Academy, a five-level internal training program, produces a workforce of 120+ site-ready technicians — a key scarcity in remote Australian mining regions. Revenue is generated through three streams: technology integration professional services, custom hardware sales (trailers, skids, harnesses, mounting solutions), and labour hire. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by a downloadable capability report, a consultation booking funnel, and a LinkedIn presence; no public pricing tiers or subscription model are disclosed. The company is founder/management-owned Australian private with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and serves exclusively the Australian domestic market.

Name

Autônomo

Legal name

Autônomo Pty Ltd

Website

https://autonomo.net.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autônomo is an Australian vertically integrated technology integration company that designs, manufactures, installs, and supports autonomous mining systems, communications infrastructure, and access control for major Australian mining operators including Rio Tinto, BHP, Fortescue, Roy Hill, and Mineral Resources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Technology Integration Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshop Services & Support (Tool Calibration/Repair, Equipment Installation/Maintenance, Training) (TLAKAOAN)

Keywords

• Industrial technology integration
• Autonomous mining systems
• Communication trailer manufacturing
• Boom gate access control
• Wiring harness assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Technology Integration Services: End-to-end technology integration including engineering design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance services for mining and industrial technology systems. Provided across Australia with 24/7 support capability.
2. Custom Manufacturing: Australian-made manufacturing of communication trailers, skids, boom gates, wiring harnesses, and mounting solutions. Products are custom-built to specification and sold as standalone components or complete kits.
3. Labour Hire: Supply of Academy-trained technicians for short and long-term deployment on mining and industrial sites. Provides skilled labour for installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support roles.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Autônomo is a vertically integrated technology integration company that designs, manufactures, installs, commissions, and maintains advanced technology systems for Australia's mining, oil and gas, utilities, defence, and transport sectors. Core offerings include in-house manufactured products (communication trailers and skids, boom gate trailers and skids, custom wiring harnesses, and technology mounting solutions) delivered alongside engineering, installation, project management, skilled labour, and ongoing maintenance services via Academy-trained technicians operating 24/7 across Australia.

Product overview

Autônomo is an Australian-owned technology integration company founded in 2018, specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, and support of advanced technology systems for mining, oil and gas, utilities, defence, and transport sectors. The company operates a vertically integrated model delivering end-to-end solutions through its core hardware products (Communication Trailers, Communication Skids, Boom Gate Trailers, Boom Gate Skids, Technology Mounting Solutions, and Wiring Harnesses) supported by comprehensive service offerings including Engineering Design, Installation & Commissioning, Maintenance & Support, Manufacturing, Project Management, Skilled Labour Support, and Technical Writing. The product portfolio is unified by the company's vertical integration—designing and manufacturing all systems in-house, deploying via Academy-trained technicians, and maintaining with documentation and ongoing support. Autônomo Academy provides internal five-level technician training, while the manufacturing facility in WA produces all core products including communication platforms, access control systems, custom harnesses, and mounting solutions. The company supports autonomous vehicle systems, fleet management systems (CAT, Modular, Frontrunner), and site communications infrastructure across Australia's major mining operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Communication Trailers Mobile communication trailers designed to extend wireless coverage across mine sites, remote facilities, and autonomous fleet routes, with solar-powered options available for off-grid operations and custom racks for repeater and radio systems.
• Communication Skids Compact and robust communication skid designed for permanent or semi-permanent installations, ideal for fixed-site operations requiring durable, high-capacity communications infrastructure.
• Boom Gate Trailers Solar-powered boom gate trailers designed for remote, unmanned, and high-security sites, pre-configured for fast setup and automated vehicle access with RFID, LPR and keypad configurations.
• Boom Gate Skids Skid-mounted access control designed for fixed entry points or long-term installations, with LV boom gate skids and HME dual gate models.
• Technology Mounting Solutions Rugged mounting solutions for screens, sensors, control units, and communications hardware across mobile and fixed assets, including screen mounts, fleet awareness bracketry, autonomous vehicle sensor suites, sensor housings, and comms/modem trays.
• Wiring Harnesses Custom wiring harnesses designed for light vehicles, heavy mobile equipment (HME), trailers, and fixed infrastructure, built with heat, dust, oil, and vibration resistance for mining and remote industrial applications. Includes LV, HME, trailer/skid, and pre-assembled harness packs for fleet rollouts.
• Engineering Design Services Custom mechanical and electrical engineering design services for complex technology integration in mining, oil and gas, utilities, defence and transport sectors.
• Installation & Commissioning Services Installation and commissioning of technology systems across mining, oil and gas, utilities, defence and transport sectors for light and heavy vehicles, trailers, skids and fleet-wide rollouts.
• Maintenance & Support Services Ongoing maintenance and technical support including preventative maintenance, on-site servicing, remote fault diagnostics, and technician callouts for technology systems.
• Manufacturing Services Australian-made component manufacturing including communication trailers, boom gate skids, wiring harnesses, and mounting solutions from a purpose-built WA facility.
• Project Management Services Structured project management for technology deployments including fleet-wide tech upgrades, site communication rollouts, trailer-based infrastructure, and autonomous system installations.
• Skilled Labour Support Labour hire service providing 120+ site-ready technicians trained in technology integration for mining, oil and gas, utilities, defence and transport projects.
• Technical Writing Services Technical documentation services including installation guides, wiring schematics, commissioning checklists, product manuals, and asset records.
• Autônomo Academy Internal five-level training framework delivering site-ready technicians with knowledge in fundamentals, technology overview, brand-specific systems, programming, commissioning, and field leadership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Roy Hill LTE Upgrade completed on time and injury free with 430 assets
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WabteccoreTechnology or IntegrationAutonomo partnered with Wabtec to implement their Collision Avoidance System (CAS) across BHP's Western Australia Iron Ore operations over a span of four years. The collaboration aims to significantly reduce collision risks and improve overall workplace safety through cutting-edge technology solutions.
• HexagoncoreTechnology or IntegrationAutônomo works alongside Hexagon on multiple projects including FMG/Hexagon autonomous light vehicle fleet installation and development, and the autonomous road train project with engineering and site services.
• KomatsucoreTechnology or IntegrationAutônomo undertook Komatsu FrontRunner autonomous pit EMV/UE upgrade project at West Angela, fitting Light Vehicles and Heavy Mining Equipment with Equipped Manned Vehicle Kits to make non-autonomous manned equipment visible to Autonomous Trucks.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RCT: RCT is an Australian mining technology company specialising in autonomous and remote-control solutions for surface and underground equipment. Highly comparable to Autônomo in target customer (Australian miners), product category (autonomous fleet integration), and go-to-market (technology deployment services), but operates more on the software/control side whereas Autônomo focuses on physical integration and field deployment.
• ASI Mining (Autonomous Solutions Inc.): ASI Mining provides autonomous vehicle technology for haulage and haul trucks in open-pit mining globally, with Australian operations. Direct competitor in the autonomous mining deployment space; comparable in integrating hardware and software stacks onto OEM vehicles for mining operators.

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon: Hexagon is a global autonomous and geospatial technology group with a mining division providing fleet management, autonomous light vehicle, and safety solutions. Already a Core-tier partner of Autônomo (FMG autonomous light vehicle), and a relevant incumbent peer in autonomous mining stack provision.
• Komatsu: Komatsu is a global mining OEM and the developer of FrontRunner, an autonomous haulage system widely deployed in Pilbara operations. Autônomo is an integration partner for Komatsu's EMV/UE kits; Komatsu is a strategic peer/partner with potential to internalise integration.
• Caterpillar: Caterpillar is the world's largest mining OEM and offers Cat MineStar Command for autonomous hauling. Autônomo explicitly installs CAT Fleet Management Systems across mining operations, making Caterpillar a direct incumbent peer on the OEM side and a key customer counterpart.
• Wabtec: Wabtec is a global rail and mining technology provider whose Collision Avoidance System has been deployed with Autônomo across BHP WA Iron Ore for four years. Wabtec is both a Core-tier partner and a relevant incumbent in mining safety/automation.
• Epiroc: Epiroc is a leading global mining and infrastructure productivity partner, with a strong automation portfolio (6th Sense). Listed as a customer logo on Autônomo's site; operates as a broad incumbent in mining automation with overlapping deployment services in Australia.
• Sandvik: Sandvik is a global mining and rock processing OEM with growing automation and digital offering (AutoMine). Comparable as an incumbent mining equipment and automation peer in Australia, though more focused on underground than Autônomo's surface-fleet integration base.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery: Hitachi Construction Machinery provides mining excavators and rigid dump trucks with autonomous-ready offerings and has a strong Australian dealer/service footprint. Featured as a customer logo; competes in the same OEM-and-integration adjacency as Autônomo's principal partners.

Regional players

• Macmahon: Macmahon is an ASX-listed Australian mining services contractor providing equipment hire, maintenance, and operational support to mining clients including surface gold, copper and iron ore. Comparable in delivering field-services and technician deployment to Australian miners, though focused on contract mining rather than technology integration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autonomomining

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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