Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a breakthrough in transport technology with the Automated Railway Infrastructure Inspection System (ARIIS), a robotic platform that uses artificial intelligence to boost safety and efficiency across the Dubai Metro network.
The system is designed to replace time-consuming manual inspections with smart, automated monitoring. Equipped with advanced sensors, lasers, and 3D cameras, ARIIS inspects tracks and infrastructure without disrupting metro services. It delivers real-time analytics, allowing for proactive maintenance and precise decision-making.
Since being deployed, ARIIS has cut inspection times by 75%, saving about 1,700 human working hours. It has also reduced traditional inspection operations by up to 70%, improved infrastructure assessments by 40%, and lowered maintenance costs by as much as 25%.
RTA emphasized that the system not only raises safety standards but also ensures smoother operations for passengers. “All inspections are carried out in line with the highest occupational safety standards,” the Authority noted, adding that scheduling during nightly maintenance windows ensures no disruption to metro services.
Currently being introduced on select lines, ARIIS is expected to be expanded across the entire network once evaluations are complete. Authorities are also exploring its use in other modes of transport, including Dubai Tram, as part of the city’s wider vision to integrate AI-driven solutions into sustainable infrastructure.
