Future Maintenance Technologies (FMT) has successfully deployed its flagship robotic system, the Automated Rail Infrastructure Inspection System (ARIIS), on the Dubai Metro Green and Red Lines, operated by Keolis MHI under the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai.
This deployment marks a major milestone in the global evolution of autonomous rail inspection. ARIIS is delivering measurable improvements in speed, safety, accuracy, and operational efficiency across one of the world’s most advanced metro systems.
Traditionally, full inspections across Dubai Metro’s 103.8 km of dual tracks and 56 stations required over 2,400 man-hours using manual walking methods. With ARIIS, this effort has been reduced to just 700 man-hours — representing a 70% reduction in manual inspections and a 75% decrease in inspection duration.
This dramatic improvement enables more frequent inspections without disrupting daily service, improving network reliability and allowing faster, more proactive responses to emerging issues.
ARIIS leverages AI-powered analysis and proprietary sensor systems to deliver accurate, repeatable and reliable inspections for track and infrastructure condition. Since its deployment:
These outcomes support a shift toward predictive, data-driven maintenance, helping operators make more informed decisions and extend infrastructure life.
This successful implementation was made possible through close collaboration with Keolis MHI and RTA Dubai. ARIIS was tailored and validated to meet Dubai Metro’s unique operational conditions and is already delivering value across Australia and the UAE, with further global deployments in progress.
The launch of ARIIS in Dubai has received widespread coverage amongst 33 news articles including:
These stories have spotlighted FMT’s role in advancing the future of rail infrastructure through applied robotics and smart inspection systems.
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