DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Micropolis AI Robotics (NYSE: MCRP) (“Micropolis” or the “Company”), a leading UAE-based developer of autonomous mobile robots and AI-enabled systems, today announced a five-year agreement with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi to design, manufacture, deploy, operate and maintain a physical, AI-powered autonomous city cleaning ecosystem.
The agreement marks another important milestone in the adoption of physical AI technologies in public infrastructure and municipal services. The project will begin with an initial deployment of AI-powered autonomous sweepers, laying the foundation for broader deployment of intelligent robotic services in Abu Dhabi’s urban environments.
The autonomous mini sweepers integrate advanced perception systems, sensor fusion, intelligent navigation, real-time fleet orchestration and predictive maintenance capabilities. The deployment showcases Micropolis’ vertically integrated physical AI ecosystem, which combines autonomous vehicles, proprietary robotics software, edge computing and fleet intelligence to deliver end-to-end autonomous solutions specifically designed for smart city operations.
“Our partnership with the Ministry of Municipalities and Transport represents an important milestone in demonstrating how physical AI can transform municipal operations and enable smarter, more efficient cities,” said Fareed Aljawhari, Founder and CEO of Micropolis. “This project demonstrates our ability to deliver fully integrated autonomous systems that go beyond traditional automation by combining intelligent robotics, AI decision making and real-world operational capabilities.”
Mr. Aljawhari added: “As global demand for autonomous solutions continues to increase, Micropolis remains focused on advancing its physical AI ecosystem, expanding strategic partnerships and deploying reliable, AI-powered technologies that enable governments and enterprises to automate complex operations safely, efficiently and at scale.”
The initiative supports Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s ambition to lead the next era of artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies and aligns with the goals of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 to integrate AI across key sectors and accelerate the development of future-proof infrastructure and public services. As part of the project, Micropolis will also collaborate with Khalifa University to support research, validation and knowledge transfer initiatives, contributing to the advancement of physical AI and autonomous robotics capabilities in the UAE.
About Micropolis AI robotics
Micropolis is a UAE-based company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), AI systems and smart infrastructure for urban, security and industrial applications. The company’s vertically integrated capabilities include everything from mechatronics and embedded systems to AI software and high-level autonomy. For more information please visit http://www.micropolis.ai.
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