Dubai could get new smart robot fleet for reforestation, urban policing, and more
A Dubai-based firm manufacturing unmanned ground vehicles and AI-powered security solutions has unveiled three new autonomous robotic platforms.
Micropolis’s trio of advanced robotic platforms aims to tackle key challenges in environmental restoration, industrial sanitation, and public safety.
The lineup includes the Robotic Forestry Unit for reforestation in degraded environments, the Box Cleaner—developed with MCS Robotics—for automated industrial sanitation, and the M01 Patrol Unit, built for Dubai Police to enhance autonomous public safety operations.
In March 2024, Washington-based Overland AI unveiled SPARK, an autonomy kit designed to convert any ground vehicle into a fully autonomous platform for advanced land operations.
Autonomy meets purpose
Micropolis unveiled a trio of cutting-edge robotic platforms at Make it in the Emirates 2025 in Abu Dhabi, each designed to address pressing challenges in environmental recovery, industrial sanitation, and public safety.
The event, hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, highlights the latest industrial technologies.
Leading the lineup from Micropolis was the Robotic Forestry Unit, purpose-built to support reforestation and ecosystem rehabilitation in regions affected by desertification, wildfires, and other climate-related damage. The system combines a ground vehicle for soil plowing and conditioning, a drone for aerial seed dispersal, and a robotic arm for nutrient and seed placement. Designed for government and conservation agencies, this integrated platform enables reforestation in remote or economically unfeasible areas.
“This system allows governments and conservation groups to expand reforestation programs into areas previously considered logistically or economically out of reach. It’s a practical application of robotics in the service of climate action,” said Fareed AlJawhari, CEO of Micropolis Holdings, in a statement .
The Box Cleaner, developed with MCS Robotics, was also introduced. This system is built on Micropolis’s modular M2 platform, which automates sanitation in food-grade and high-throughput logistics environments. It features multiple cleaning modes—such as dry ice blasting and high-pressure jets with cleaning agents—alongside AI-powered residue detection and verification.
Onboard chemical and waste tanks allow for fully autonomous operation, with optional remote supervision. The system enhances hygiene compliance while reducing downtime and minimizing worker exposure to confined, hazardous spaces.
AI powers policing
Alongside its two new systems, Micropolis highlighted the M01 Patrol Unit, developed for Dubai Police and actively used across the city in various public safety roles. While not a new release, the M01 attracted attention at the exhibition for its proven effectiveness and advanced autonomy in real-world conditions.
Designed for deployment in dense urban areas, restricted zones, and critical infrastructure sites, the M01 features 360-degree AI vision, license plate recognition, autonomous navigation, and crowd-monitoring capabilities. It can function independently or under remote supervision, enabling enhanced public safety coverage without additional personnel. As a key element of Dubai’s smart city infrastructure, the M01 remains a leading example of mature, field-proven autonomous security robotics.
Micropolis claims that as a cornerstone of Dubai ’s smart city infrastructure, the M01 exemplifies mature, autonomous public safety robotics.
Additionally, Micropolis provides Microspot, an AI-powered intelligence platform intended to improve law enforcement and security efforts in this area. Real-time suspect monitoring, reporting, and predictive analytics for preemptive threat assessment are made possible by Microspot’s integration with its M-Patrol units and citywide security cameras. Its sophisticated components, which are all tuned for real-time performance, include accurate facial recognition, dynamic suspect network analysis, and criminal pattern detection.
According to Micropolis, the platform’s adaptable architecture enables it to meet changing security requirements and give law enforcement useful information to enhance decision-making and incident avoidance.
Also at the event, Micropolis signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Emirates Steel (EMSTEEL), a UAE-based steel and construction materials manufacturer. According to Investing.com , the partnership aims to explore integrating robotic mobility solutions into EMSTEEL’s industrial operations, marking the start of a strategic collaboration.
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