AI-driven system to transform industrial goods handling

UAE-based companies EDGE, TII, Micropolis, and SteerAI are working together on an autonomous logistics platform designed to automate the movement of goods and equipment in industrial environments. The focus is on using robotics and artificial intelligence to reduce reliance on manual transport and make logistics operations more efficient.

Bader Al Jaberi, Vice President for Industrialisation Technologies, EDGE BRIDGE, said: “As a catalyst for injecting emerging technologies into the UAE’s industrial defence hub, we are partnering with the UAE’s growing autonomous ecosystem to champion the development of advanced manufacturing systems. This Collaboration Agreement marks a significant step forward in our mission to build sovereign, end-to-end autonomous capabilities, from advanced research to industrial-scale manufacturing.”

The platform uses unmanned ground vehicles to move materials within and between factories, warehouses, and other industrial sites. Micropolis is supplying the robotic vehicles, built for different operating conditions. SteerAI is providing the software that allows multiple vehicles to be managed as a single fleet, handling route planning, task allocation, and real-time monitoring from one system. TII is contributing AI tools that analyse data from sensors and operations to improve decision-making, safety, and overall performance. EDGE is responsible for bringing these technologies together into one integrated solution.

By automating routine logistics tasks, the system aims to cut delays, lower operating costs, and reduce risks for workers in busy industrial areas. Over time, the partners see this approach supporting more reliable and scalable logistics across manufacturing, defence, and other large infrastructure projects, helping advance autonomous logistics capabilities in the UAE.