8:13 am - February 14, 2026
Yango Group’s autonomous delivery robots have completed over 1,300 kilometres around Dubai without human assistance, marking a significant step towards scaled, sustainable urban logistics in the UAE.
Yango Group’s autonomous delivery robots have now traveled over 1,300 kilometres around Dubai—completely without human help. This is quite a milestone, and honestly, it’s a pretty big deal in the push for wider adoption of autonomous delivery tech in the UAE. The achievement came through two pilot projects—one done in partnership with ROOTS and the other at Expo City Dubai—and was officially announced at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, which was hosted by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA).
At Expo City Dubai, a small fleet of three robots handled food deliveries from selected cafés and restaurants. They ended up clocking more than 800 kilometres in autonomous mode—no human involved—and those deliveries took, on average, just seven minutes from the moment they were dispatched until the customer got their order. Meanwhile, in Sobha Hartland, two robots teamed up with ROOTS to deliver groceries, covering over 500 kilometres with an average delivery time of around 14 minutes. Both of these pilot zones kept delivery trips within about 1.5 kilometres—showing that these robots can perform quite well in control environments like campus-style complexes and mapped residential areas.
These results sort of confirm what many have suspected—that autonomous delivery systems could be both practical and reliable in busy urban settings similar to Dubai. Plus, since the robots are fully electric, they fit right into Dubai’s broader environmental ambitions. They produce zero tailpipe emissions and are quieter compared to traditional delivery vehicles, which means less noise pollution too. It’s all part of Dubai’s push to become a smart city, emphasizing sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.
Islam Abdul Karim, who’s the Regional Head of Yango Group Middle East, emphasized the fact that these kinds of autonomous solutions are already quite feasible in Dubai and the wider UAE. During the Congress, he pointed out, “Autonomous delivery isn’t just practical and predictable—it’s already ready to work with partners here in Dubai and beyond. We’ve shown performance levels that can easily be scaled across neighborhoods and cities all over the UAE.” He also mentioned that receiving the Dubai AI Seal—a prestigious government recognition for trustworthy and advanced AI solutions—really supports Yango Group’s reputation as a reliable AI player in the region. This award is part of Dubai’s broader strategy to boost its private AI sector and encourage more collaboration between government bodies and industry players.
Yango Group’s autonomous delivery initiative is just one part of a wider AI ecosystem that includes their recently launched YangoAI platform, which offers tailored AI tech for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Overall, this approach backs Dubai’s goal of becoming a global hub for artificial intelligence and digital economies designed for the future.
The Expo City Dubai pilot that started earlier this year was set up specifically to test food delivery using autonomous robots in a controlled urban environment. The robots employed real-time route planning, obstacle avoidance, and were able to navigate pedestrians and vehicles with pretty impressive precision—even during challenging conditions like low light or rainy weather. Not only did this make life more convenient for both residents and visitors at Expo City, but it also served as a testing ground for scalable autonomous delivery in smart city concepts. Dr. Amy Hochadel, Vice President of Urban Lab at Expo City Dubai, remarked, “Testing Yango Group’s autonomous delivery robots here at Expo is just one of many initiatives helping us set the standard for future cities.” The initial operations included delivering orders from four different restaurants to Office Al Wasl 3, with plans to expand once everything proved to be successful.
In another related project, Yango Group partnered with ROOTS to introduce autonomous grocery delivery within Sobha Hartland—covering a two-kilometre radius. These robots are equipped with smart AI features including advanced mapping and neural networks trained to recognize traffic signals and road signs. They’re built with soft suspension and six wheels to handle city terrain, including curbs or uneven surfaces. Boasting a cargo capacity of about 60 liters, these robots can carry perishables like fresh fruits, dairy, or hot meals—keeping everything at the right temperature. Florian Jansen, who founded ROOTS, expressed excitement about this partnership, calling it “a game-changer for local retail delivery” that promotes sustainability and makes fresh, organic products more accessible.
All in all, these pilots fit neatly with Dubai’s Autonomous Transportation Strategy. The goal? Convert 25% of the city’s transportation to autonomous modes by 2030, and cut CO₂ emissions by 30%. Ahmed Bahrozyan, head of the RTA’s Public Transport Agency, reiterated Dubai’s focus on smart mobility solutions. He pointed out that autonomous delivery robots are key to reducing congestion and improving last-mile logistics, which benefits residents and businesses alike.
Looking ahead, Yango Group plans to grow its fleet and expand service zones as demand and infrastructure develop. By weaving autonomous delivery into its broader AI-powered services, the company aims to support Dubai’s vision of a smarter, more sustainable urban environment—and to reinforce the city’s status as a world leader in AI and autonomous transport innovation.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://www.businessnewse.com/2025/09/25/yangos-delivery-robots-log-1300-km-in-dubai-proving-uae-wide-readiness/ – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.travelandmarkets.com/2025/09/25/yangos-delivery-robots-log-1300-km-in-dubai-proving-uae-wide-readiness/ – Yango Group’s autonomous delivery robots have successfully travelled over 1,300 kilometres in Dubai without human intervention. This achievement resulted from two pilot programmes conducted in partnership with ROOTS and Expo City Dubai. The company announced these results at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, hosted by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA). At Expo City Dubai, a fleet of three robots delivered meals from select cafés and restaurants, achieving an average delivery time of seven minutes from dispatch to handover, covering more than 800 km. In Sobha Hartland, Yango Group collaborated with ROOTS to deliver groceries, with two robots recording an average time of 14 minutes from dispatch to handover, autonomously navigating over 500 km. The delivery distance in both locations was up to 1.5 kilometres. These results demonstrate that autonomous delivery can meet strict delivery targets in campus-style zones and mapped residential communities. Being fully electric, the robots also contribute to reduced noise pollution and tailpipe emissions, supporting Dubai’s environmental goals. “Autonomous delivery is not only practical and predictable — it’s partner-ready in Dubai and beyond. We’ve demonstrated performance levels that can scale across neighbourhoods and cities throughout the UAE,” said Islam Abdul Karim, Regional Head, Yango Group Middle East. “Our recent recognition with the Dubai AI Seal affirms our role as a trusted provider of AI solutions, and we are confident that this will drive new partnerships across the innovative solutions within Yango Group’s ecosystem. We are deeply aligned with Dubai’s ambition to become a global leader in AI and build a smarter, more sustainable future.” Autonomous delivery is an integral part of Yango Group’s broader AI-driven ecosystem, which integrates seamlessly with other advanced, AI-powered services. This comprehensive approach directly supports Dubai’s strategic vision of establishing itself as a leading global hub for artificial intelligence. This commitment was recently reinforced with the launch of YangoAI — a suite of advanced AI technologies and features tailored to the GCC. Yango Group plans to expand its autonomous delivery services in collaboration with existing and new partners in Dubai. The company will align fleet size and service zones with customer demand and infrastructure readiness.
- https://www.bizpreneurme.com/yango-groups-autonomous-delivery-robots-drive-over-1300-km-in-dubai-proving-readiness-for-uae-wide-scalability/ – Yango Group’s autonomous delivery robots have successfully travelled over 1,300 kilometres in Dubai without human intervention. This milestone stems from two pilot programmes conducted in partnership with ROOTS and Expo City Dubai. The company announced the results of the pilots at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, hosted by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA). At Expo City Dubai, a fleet of three robots delivered meals from select cafés and restaurants and achieved an average delivery time of seven minutes from dispatch to handover, covering more than 800 km. In Sobha Hartland, where Yango Group collaborated with ROOTS to deliver groceries, the two robots recorded an average time of 14 minutes from dispatch to handover, autonomously navigating over 500 km. The delivery distance in both locations was up to 1.5 kilometres. These results prove that autonomous delivery can meet strict delivery targets in campus-style zones and mapped residential communities. Being fully electric, the robots also contribute to reduced noise pollution and tailpipe emissions, supporting Dubai’s environmental goals. “Autonomous delivery is not only practical and predictable — it’s partner-ready in Dubai and beyond. We’ve demonstrated performance levels that can scale across neighbourhoods and cities throughout the UAE,” said Islam Abdul Karim, Regional Head, Yango Group Middle East. “Our recent recognition with the Dubai AI Seal affirms our role as a trusted provider of AI solutions, and we are confident that this will drive new partnerships across the innovative solutions within Yango Group’s ecosystem. We are deeply aligned with Dubai’s ambition to become a global leader in AI and build a smarter, more sustainable future.” Autonomous delivery is an integral part of Yango Group’s broader AI-driven ecosystem, which integrates seamlessly with other advanced, AI-powered services. This comprehensive approach directly supports Dubai’s strategic vision of establishing itself as a leading global hub for artificial intelligence. This commitment was recently reinforced with the launch of YangoAI — a suite of advanced AI technologies and features tailored to the GCC. Yango Group plans to expand its autonomous delivery services in collaboration with existing and new partners in Dubai. The company will align fleet size and service zones with customer demand and infrastructure readiness.
- https://uaenews247.com/2025/08/26/yango-group-receives-tier-s-dubai-ai-seal-certification-joining-select-group-of-verified-ai-leaders/ – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 August, 2025 — Yango Group, a global tech company, has become one of the first companies to receive the Dubai AI Seal at Tier S — the highest certification level — in recognition of its advanced, reliable, and impactful AI solutions. This government-issued recognition positions Yango Group among a select group of trusted AI providers actively shaping the future of Dubai’s digital economy. Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director at Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, noted, “The Dubai AI Seal strengthens the AI private sector in Dubai by maximizing its business opportunity in the Emirate. It creates the foundation for a more meaningful collaboration between government and the private sector to shape a future where transformative technology serves society with reliability and impact.” Yango Group has already introduced a range of advanced AI-powered services across the UAE, actively contributing to Dubai’s vision of becoming a global AI hub.
- https://www.uaedigitalnews.com/en/2025/05/06/expo-city-dubai-and-yango-group-launch-autonomous-food-delivery/ – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 5, 2025 — Yango Group, a global tech company, has launched a pilot program for autonomous robot-powered food delivery at Expo City Dubai. The delivery service will enhance convenience for Expo City’s employees, residents, and visitors while advancing Dubai’s smart city vision. Seamlessly blending into smart city environments, the last-mile autonomous robots will be delivering meals from select cafés and restaurants to Expo City’s main office in Al Wasl Plaza during a four-month pilot program. The robots independently plan their routes, maneuver around obstacles, and give way to pedestrians, while navigating urban areas with precision using AI. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Expo City Dubai on this pilot program. Its clearly defined zones provide a perfectly controlled environment to safely and efficiently test autonomous technologies. In line with Expo City’s vision as a blueprint for future cities, our robots combine cutting-edge AI technology and sustainable last-mile delivery practices to elevate daily life in smart communities,” said Nikita Gavrilov, Regional Head, Yango Tech Autonomy. Using high-definition maps and an array of sensors, delivery robots plan routes in real time and avoid pedestrians, vehicles, and static obstacles, even in low-light conditions or adverse weather. Powered by electricity, the robots produce zero emissions and operate more quietly than traditional delivery vehicles. “Expo City is a testbed for bold breakthroughs in technology and innovation, with its Urban Lab providing an open city-wide space to pilot and scale solutions needed for future human-centric cities. Urban Lab lowers barriers to innovation, rigorously testing solutions and preparing markets to adopt impactful, sustainable technologies. Testing Yango Group’s autonomous delivery robots at Expo City is one of many ways that our Urban Lab is setting the standard for cities of the future,” said Dr Amy Hochadel, Vice President – Urban Lab, Expo City Dubai. This initiative expands Yango Tech — Yango Group’s B2B ecosystem — and enhances its portfolio of AI-powered enterprise solutions, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge, tech-driven innovations for businesses worldwide. Currently, the pilot program is available exclusively for deliveries to the Al Wasl 3 office building. Users can order meals through the Expo City Eats app, which facilitates food delivery services across the city, and Yango Group’s robots will deliver from four restaurants to a designated point in the office. Upon successful completion of the pilot, the service is expected to expand and deliver from more Expo City restaurants to all residents and commercial tenants in a full commercial rollout.
- https://retail.yango-tech.com/blog/autonomous-delivery-in-dubai-roots-partners-with-yango-tech – Software Service Resources About en Book a demo Autonomous Delivery in Dubai: ROOTS Partners with Yango Tech Article Blog • 03.24.25 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 March 2025 — Yango Group, a global tech company, has recently partnered with ROOTS, a food tech and retail company, to deploy robots for last-mile delivery of groceries. Autonomous robots are designed to independently plan their routes, maneuver around obstacles, and give way to pedestrians. This service is set to launch today in Sobha Hartland, Dubai. The robots deliver orders within a two-kilometre radius in under 30 minutes. They are equipped with a high-precision city map to navigate the area and neural networks to recognize traffic lights, road signs, and other objects. A soft suspension with six driving wheels allows the delivery robots to climb curbs up to 10 centimeters high. The capacity of the cargo compartment is 60 liters, allowing it to hold multiple yogurts, milk bottles, fresh fruits, pre-packed salads, or meals, all stored under the proper temperature conditions. “We are excited to provide our community in Sobha Hartland with this innovative delivery option from Yango Group. It’s a game changer for local retail delivery, which ultimately benefits everyone by reducing delivery time and supporting sustainability efforts while giving people yet another option to access fresh organic products,” said Florian Jansen, Founder of ROOTS. Using the delivery robots is simple and convenient. Customers can place their orders through the ROOTS website at go-roots.ae and select the robot delivery option at checkout. Once the order is prepared, the autonomous robot will be dispatched to the customer’s location. Upon the robot’s arrival, the customer will receive a notification via WhatsApp to retrieve their order. Designed to navigate diverse weather conditions, the last-mile delivery robots are perfectly suited for the Middle East’s unique environment. This initiative also aligns with the Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy, which aims to convert 25% of transportation to autonomous modes by 2030, reducing CO₂ emissions by 30%. Image Ahmed Bahrozyan, Chief Executive Officer of The Public Transport Agency, RTA, said: “Dubai is committed to fostering smart mobility solutions that enhance urban life while prioritizing sustainability. The introduction of autonomous delivery robots supports our vision for a seamless, technology-driven transport ecosystem, helping reduce congestion and carbon emissions while improving last-mile logistics for residents and businesses alike.” Islam Abdul Karim, Regional Head of Yango Group
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Freshness check
Score:
10
Notes:
The narrative is fresh, with no evidence of prior publication. The earliest known publication date is 25 September 2025. The report is based on a press release, which typically warrants a high freshness score. No discrepancies in figures, dates, or quotes were found. No recycled content or republishing across low-quality sites was identified. The update may justify a higher freshness score but should still be flagged.
Quotes check
Score:
10
Notes:
The quotes from Islam Abdul Karim and Dr. Amy Hochadel are unique to this report, with no earlier matches found. This suggests potentially original or exclusive content.
Source reliability
Score:
7
Notes:
The narrative originates from a press release issued by Yango Group, a reputable organisation. However, the report has been republished across various outlets, including UAE News 24/7 ([uaenews247.com](https://uaenews247.com/2025/09/25/yango-groups-autonomous-delivery-robots-drive-over-1300-km-in-dubai-proving-readiness-for-uae-wide-scalability/?utm_source=openai)), Travel and Markets ([travelandmarkets.com](https://www.travelandmarkets.com/2025/09/25/yangos-delivery-robots-log-1300-km-in-dubai-proving-uae-wide-readiness/?utm_source=openai)), and Construction Business News Middle East ([cbnme.com](https://www.cbnme.com/logistics-news/yango-groups-self-driving-delivery-robots-complete-1300km-across-pilot-programmes/?utm_source=openai)). While these outlets are not as widely recognised as major international media, they are established within the region. The presence of the press release across multiple platforms indicates a moderate level of reliability.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The claims about Yango Group’s autonomous delivery robots travelling over 1,300 kilometres in Dubai are plausible and align with Dubai’s strategic vision for autonomous transportation. The narrative includes specific details about the pilot programmes, including the number of robots, delivery times, and distances, which are consistent with the reported achievements. The language and tone are consistent with typical corporate communications, and there are no signs of excessive or off-topic detail.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative is fresh, with no evidence of prior publication or recycled content. The quotes are unique, suggesting original content. The source is a press release from Yango Group, a reputable organisation, and the claims are plausible and consistent with Dubai’s strategic vision for autonomous transportation. No significant credibility risks were identified.
