Micropolis signs agreement to test autonomous cleaning robot in Swedish port

Published 21/10/2025, 14:06
Micropolis signs agreement to test autonomous cleaning robot in Swedish port

DUBAI - Micropolis Holding Co. (NYSE:MCRP), a $64 million market cap company whose stock has declined 47% year-to-date, has signed an agreement with Sweden’s Helsingborgs Hamn AB and MCS Robotics AB to jointly develop and test an autonomous robotic cleaning system called the "Box Cleaner," according to a press release issued Tuesday. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company currently trades below its Fair Value.

The Box Cleaner, built on Micropolis’ M2 platform, uses the company’s proprietary control systems, AI-driven navigation, and edge-computing architecture. The robot is designed to operate autonomously for extended periods, performing cleaning operations while reducing water usage, energy consumption, and labor costs.

The trial will take place at Helsingborgs Hamn in Sweden, which the release describes as one of Scandinavia’s most technologically advanced ports. Testing will focus on optimizing the robot’s performance in outdoor and semi-industrial conditions, including large paved surfaces and container areas.

"This partnership with two renowned Swedish companies in the robotics and marine logistics space demonstrates how international collaboration can accelerate the deployment of practical robotic solutions," said Fareed Aljawhari, Founder and CEO of Micropolis Robotics, in the statement.

The collaboration aims to gather operational data to enhance the robot’s performance before planned commercial rollouts across European and Middle Eastern markets. Financial data from InvestingPro shows the company faces some challenges, with a current ratio of 0.17 and an overall financial health score rated as ’WEAK’. These metrics, along with 10 additional exclusive ProTips, are available to InvestingPro subscribers.

Micropolis, based in the UAE, specializes in unmanned ground vehicles, AI systems, and smart infrastructure for urban, security, and industrial applications. Helsingborgs Hamn AB operates one of Sweden’s leading logistics and container hubs, while MCS Robotics AB focuses on industrial automation and autonomous solutions. As a niche player in its industry, the company reported revenues of $40,000 in the last twelve months, with significant room for growth potential.

The information in this article is based on a press release from Micropolis Holding Co.

In other recent news, Micropolis Holding Co. has announced a significant development in its operations with the deployment of autonomous police patrol vehicles at Dubai Global Village. This advancement is part of Dubai’s smart policing initiatives, with the vehicle, designated DPR-02, set to begin operational service soon. Furthermore, Micropolis has expanded its reach into Egypt and North Africa through an exclusive distribution agreement with AERXIO FZ-LLC. This partnership will see AERXIO as the sole distributor of Micropolis’s unmanned ground vehicles and related technologies in these markets. The move aligns with Micropolis’s strategy to broaden its international presence by introducing its autonomous security solutions to new regions. These recent developments highlight Micropolis’s ongoing efforts to innovate and expand its market reach.

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