GITEX GLOBAL has announced a new launch event, GITEX World RobotiX, which will bring humanoid robots, exoskeletons and advanced automation to Dubai this December.
The event will run from 8 to 11 December at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai, as part of GITEX GLOBAL. It follows a surge in global interest in humanoids, with more than 22,000 units shipped worldwide in the first half of 2026, up 300 per cent year on year.
Robots that work, not just wave
GITEX World RobotiX will feature live demonstrations and interactive experiences rather than static displays. Robots will perform tasks such as serving food and drinks, carrying loads and responding to voice commands.
The line-up includes Unitree, UBTECH, AiMOGA and DEEP Robotics. The UAE’s Micropolis Robotics will present its unmanned ground vehicles and humanoid robots, while Raydiculous will make its Middle East debut with DINOBOT, a bipedal walking bionic dinosaur.
Robots on the factory floor
Industrial automation will be a major theme, with robotic arms, cobots, autonomous mobile robots and exoskeletons on show. Visitors will see how the technology can be applied to logistics, manufacturing and production.
The event will also host the Middle East debut of the World Humanoid Robot Sports Games, where humanoid robots will compete in sprint and obstacle races.
From laboratory to real world
The exhibition will show how robotics is moving from research labs into practical use, including in factories, warehouses, hotels and retail. Robots will also support healthcare, cleaning and security tasks.
A growing market
The robotics market is growing fast. The global humanoid robot market is forecast to grow from $2.9 billion in 2025 to $13.2 billion by 2031, according to reports.
Dubai’s Robotics and Automation Program aims to deploy 200,000 robots over 10 years to 2032, cutting costs by 30 per cent and raising productivity by 30 per cent.
