Egypt launches first locally developed industrial robot

Egypt has launched and handed over its first industrial robot developed locally by Egyptian engineers and technology company Raed Bots, as the government seeks to expand domestic technology manufacturing and industrial automation.

The robot was developed through a collaboration among the Industrial Modernization Center (IMC), Raed Bots, and Qubee, and is designed for industrial applications.

The launch was attended by Ayman Elbayaa, Assistant Minister of Industry for Digital Transformation and Executive Director of the IMC; Sherif Massoud, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Mansoura University; Mahmoud El-Saeed, CEO of Raed Bots; and Ali Abu Zeid, CEO of Qubee.

Industry Minister Khaled Hashem said the project supports efforts to localise technology and strengthen domestic manufacturing, describing technology and innovation as key drivers of industrial development and competitiveness.

He said the government aims to develop factories that are more efficient, flexible and competitive by adopting advanced technologies and locally developing some of them.

“The ‘Made in Egypt’ concept is evolving and expanding to reflect Egypt’s capabilities in manufacturing and innovation, enhancing technology in local industry and integrating into global supply chains,” Hashem said.

The minister also highlighted the role of Egyptian engineers in developing the robot, saying the project demonstrates local capabilities in technology development and industrial applications.

The robot currently has an 80% local component ratio, with the developers targeting 90% following the local production of its motor.

Hashem said the robot’s use in an operating industrial environment would be important for demonstrating the performance of locally developed robotics and building manufacturers’ confidence in the technology. The ministry will follow up with Qubee to assess the robot’s performance against the company’s operational requirements, he added.

During the event, attendees viewed a demonstration of the robot and received details from Raed Bots on its operation and technical specifications.

Elbayaa said the IMC is working to connect innovation with practical industrial applications and support the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies by Egyptian manufacturers. He said the project also reflects a broader focus on technology localisation, reverse engineering and smart manufacturing capabilities.

The event also saw the signing of three cooperation agreements. The first, between the IMC and Raed Bots, covers technical support services for industrial facilities. A second agreement between Raed Bots and Qubee covers the supply of robots for packaging machinery, while the third, between Mansoura University’s Faculty of Engineering and Raed Bots, covers educational robots for student research and training.

Hashem said the project should mark the start of broader cooperation between industrial companies, universities and technology firms to develop locally made technological solutions.

He added that such partnerships could help strengthen Egypt’s capacity to develop and manufacture technology for domestic use while creating solutions with potential applications in regional and international markets.