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A&K Robotics raises C$8 million to build autonomous ‘micro-vehicle’ for airports

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Navigating airports can be a stressful experience for anyone but is particularly difficult for people with mobility limitations.

Roughly 17 percent of the global population lives with mobility challenges, and requests for airport assistance are increasing 10-15 percent each year, outpacing passenger growth.

Introducing a new category of autonomous passenger mobility infrastructure to address this issue, A&K Robotics has announced the closing of an C$8 million Series A investment. [Read more…] about A&K Robotics raises C$8 million to build autonomous ‘micro-vehicle’ for airports

Dubai Airports partners with Farnek to install more than 30 autonomous cleaning robots across five major locations

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As part of a five-year facilities management partnership, Dubai Airports and UAE-based smart and facilities management company Farnek, are installing more than 30 autonomous cleaning robots across five major airport locations – Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Concourse D, Dubai Cargo Village, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Explaining the strategic motivation behind the decision to introduce robotics into the airport environment, Essa Al Shamsi, senior vice president – terminal operations at Dubai Airports, said: “The decision was driven by a simple goal – to make our operations smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.

“Cleaning robots help us deliver a consistent level of service across the airport while using resources more efficiently. It’s part of how we’re applying technology to improve both the guest experience and the working environment for our teams, in line with Dubai Airports’ smart airport strategy and long-term sustainability goals.” [Read more…] about Dubai Airports partners with Farnek to install more than 30 autonomous cleaning robots across five major locations