Dubai:The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced that ten university teams from both national and international institutions based in the UAE will compete in the finals of the fourth Emirates Robotics Competition. This event will be held as part of The Challenge concept during Dubai Future Week 2026.
According to Emirates News Agency, the inaugural Dubai Future Week is scheduled to take place from November 18 to 21, 2026, at Emirates Towers and the Museum of the Future. The competition finals are open to the public on Saturday, November 21, offering visitors a chance to witness the university teams showcasing their robotics skills and innovative solutions.
This year's competition focuses on creating robotic solutions to perform logistical tasks in major libraries. Participants will program robots to return books to their designated shelves and storage areas at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library. The competition is organized by Dubai Future Labs, part of the DFF, in collaboration with the Rochester Institute of Technology, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the American University of Sharjah, and the Mohammed bin Rashid Library.
The ten finalist teams include E-Shocks and MeowBot from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah; TechBook from Amity University Dubai; JALPARI, The Page Turners, and Cognicore from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai; 4to1MUX and TIGER from Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai; Titanium from the American University of Sharjah; and WastedPotential from Middlesex University Dubai.
Winners will be announced on the final day of Dubai Future Week and will be honored with cash prizes and scholarships at the Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai. Launched in 2023, the Emirates Robotics Competition aims to spotlight emerging talent in robotics and develop the next generation of robotics experts in the UAE. It encourages participants to address real-world challenges through applied robotics and promotes collaboration between academia, industry, and the business sector.
Dubai Future Week will feature a diverse program including keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and various public-facing activations, organized across eight concepts such as The Big Stage, The Prototype Floor, The Pitch, and more.