The key facts

  • About 280 companies from 33 countries presented technologies for security and emergency response
  • Exhibits included a drone with traffic light signal lights, a mobile command center and a remotely controlled robot
  • The common goal of the applications is gathering information and carrying out tasks where it is dangerous for people

What was shown at the exhibition

The Milipol Qatar exhibition, dedicated to security and emergency response technologies, was held in Doha. According to euronews, it featured about 280 companies from 33 countries, demonstrating the use of drones, robots and artificial intelligence systems — from traffic management to search and rescue operations.

Specific exhibits and topics discussed

Among the exhibits on display were a drone with traffic light signal lights, a van equipped as a mobile command center, and a remotely controlled robot. Companies also explained how aerial photography can help in the search for missing people and how boats can carry out missions without a crew on board. Alongside the demonstrations, participants discussed the role of human operators and the checks needed when using AI. According to the outlet, the common goal of all these applications was gathering information and carrying out tasks in places that may be dangerous for people.