Micropolis builds the future of robotics in Dubai

In Episode 221 of The Robot Report Podcast, hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss recent robotics news and feature an interview with Fareed Aljawhari, founder and CEO of Micropolis Robotics. Founded in 2014 and publicly listed on the NYSE in March 2025 under the symbol MCRP, Micropolis Robotics aims to revolutionize urban transportation by developing a versatile autonomous platform designed for dense city environments. The company plans to offer mobility-as-a-service, managing autonomous control, charging, maintenance, and upgrades for its vehicle fleets. A notable partnership with Dubai Police since 2020 has helped solidify Micropolis’s role in the autonomous rover industry, with ongoing testing on both private and public roads as it prepares to launch its first fleet. The episode also covers other industry updates, including Waymo’s expansion of its robotaxi services onto freeways in major U.S. cities like San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, with plans to extend to San Diego, Las