Micropolis unveils M1.5, a high-endurance UAE-built security and infrastructure robot

Micropolis AI Robotics has unveiled M1.5, a next-generation autonomous mobile robot built in the UAE for high-endurance security, surveillance, and critical infrastructure missions.

The company introduced the robot at Make it in the Emirates 2026 in Abu Dhabi. Micropolis describes M1.5 as an enhanced-capacity evolution of its existing robotics systems, designed for longer distances, extended operating durations, more complex terrain, and higher operational resilience.

The stated target markets are not generic patrol demos. Micropolis says the platform was developed in response to requirements from entities such as the UAE National Guard, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior, and critical infrastructure operators. The use cases include remote surveillance, border control, industrial operations, oil and gas facilities, smart infrastructure, and mission-critical monitoring.

The product also sits inside a broader fleet story. Micropolis already has Patrol M1 and Patrol M2 platforms, while Microspot acts as the AI and software layer for monitoring, fleet coordination, analytics, and command-and-control integration. M1.5 extends that stack toward more demanding deployments.

For buyers, the key evaluation questions are endurance, off-road mobility, autonomy in semi-structured environments, sensor payloads, fleet management, and whether the robot can integrate into existing security workflows without becoming another isolated dashboard. For the region, the launch is also a signal that UAE-built robotics companies are moving from showcase robots toward exportable infrastructure products.