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Dubai Robot Maker To Triple Workforce And Build New Plant

Micropolis is preparing for a $37 million New York Stock Exchange listing that will help the company deliver 350+ robots a year.

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Micropolis, a Dubai-based manufacturer specializing in autonomous mobile robots, plans to construct a new production plant and triple its workforce using cash from an upcoming New York Stock Exchange listing.

Once operational in Dubai Production City, the Micropolis factory plans to produce one robot a day to meet a growing customer demand.

micropolis autonomous robots m1 and m2

Micropolis currently produces two autonomous robots: a golf cart-sized machine known as the M1 and a smaller M2 model which both use the same platform that combines autonomy and advanced AI features.

In 2018, Dubai’s police department became interested in the technology being developed by Micropolis and commissioned an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) featuring AI to help survey areas and improve crime prevention.

micropolis founder and ceo fareed aljawhari

“We have software developed in-house called Microspot, equipped with five AI engines – facial recognition, behavior analysis, ANPR [automatic number-plate recognition], criminal logic, and suspect matrix. It makes the robot drive like a patrol car and think like a police officer. It reports suspicious activity, and Dubai Police can scan and keep an eye on communities 24 hours a day,” explained Fareed Aljawhari, Micropolis founder and CEO.

A smaller version of the robot will be trialed in April 2024 before being introduced to more areas later in the year.

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Micropolis robots have also shown potential in the oil and gas industries for pipe surveillance and can also be used to collect and sort garbage. Meanwhile, Neom, Saudi Arabia’s futuristic mega city, is interested in using similar security robots to one developed for Dubai Police.

Since 2018, Micropolis has raised over $8 million in funds from overseas investors and is expected to raise another $37 million from an imminent New York Stock Exchange listing.

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Samsung Smart Glasses Teased For January, Software Reveal Imminent

According to Korean sources, the new wearable will launch alongside the Galaxy S25, with the accompanying software platform unveiled this December.

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Samsung appears poised to introduce its highly anticipated smart glasses in January 2025, alongside the launch of the Galaxy S25. According to sources in Korea, the company will first reveal the accompanying software platform later this month.

As per a report from Yonhap News, Samsung’s unveiling strategy for the smart glasses echoes its approach with the Galaxy Ring earlier this year. The January showcase won’t constitute a full product launch but will likely feature teaser visuals at the Galaxy S25 event. A more detailed rollout could follow in subsequent months.

The Galaxy Ring, for example, debuted in January via a short presentation during Samsung’s Unpacked event. The full product unveiling came later at MWC in February, and the final release followed in July. Samsung seems to be adopting a similar phased approach with its smart glasses, which are expected to hit the market in the third quarter of 2025.

A Collaborative Software Effort

Samsung’s partnership with Google has played a key role in developing the smart glasses’ software. This collaboration was first announced in February 2023, with the device set to run on an Android-based platform. In July, the companies reiterated their plans to deliver an extended reality (XR) platform by the end of the year. The software specifics for the XR device are expected to be unveiled before the end of December.

Reports suggest that the smart glasses will resemble Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in functionality. They won’t include a display but will weigh approximately 50 grams, emphasizing a lightweight, user-friendly design.

Feature Set And Compatibility

The glasses are rumored to integrate Google’s Gemini technology, alongside features like gesture recognition and potential payment capabilities. Samsung aims to create a seamless user experience by integrating the glasses with its broader Galaxy ecosystem, starting with the Galaxy S25, slated for release on January 22.

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