The future of robotic dog - Robert

Robert is Maisha’s next-generation robotic ground unit designed for safety, surveillance, inspection, and remote access in environments where human presence is dangerous, costly, or impossible. Built for both civil and industrial applications, Robert combines robotics, AI, real-time sensing, and autonomous mobility to support defence, critical infrastructure, mining, construction, agriculture, and high-security environments.

Mechanical dogs already offer reliable mobility and remote visual assessment — but with AI integration, Robert becomes more than a machine: he becomes an intelligent field asset capable of supporting complex missions, early threat detection, and autonomous situational awareness. Whether navigating a mine stope, patrolling a farm boundary, scanning construction risk zones, or monitoring a border checkpoint, Robert delivers continuous oversight without exposing humans to danger.

As part of Maisha’sOmniTech innovation stream, Robert enables a new era of ground-based robotics for Africa and Australia: supporting emergency response, no-entry inspections, site security, intelligence gathering, and continuity of operations in harsh, high-risk, or contested terrains.

OmniTEch Solution

Industrial Robotic Vacuum – Black

The Industrial Robotic Vacuum – Black is an autonomous heavy-duty cleaning and hazard-removal system designed for industrial, mining, agricultural, and high-risk built environments. Unlike domestic robotic vacuums, this system is engineered for dust-heavy, debris-filled, and contamination-prone sites — combining rugged construction with AI navigation, LiDAR mapping, and autonomous hazard detection.

Positioned under Maisha’s OmniTech division, the unit delivers continuous cleaning and environmental maintenance without exposing workers to respiratory risk zones, confined areas, mine dust, or contaminated surfaces. By operating independently around the clock, it improves hygiene, reduces downtime, and supports ESG and safety performance by keeping industrial workspaces compliant and minimising human exposure.

Drone Tech Solutions

Heavy Lift

For industrial payload delivery, remote transport, emergency response and lifting operations in locations where ground access is limited or costly. Heavy-lift drones support logistics, part delivery, rapid deployment, medical/safety drops, and critical on-site efficiency in mining, construction and remote regions.

MineTech

Drone applications built specifically for underground and surface mining. Includes LiDAR scanning, volumetrics, stockpile auditing, highwall inspections, tailings

monitoring, and safety-first no-entry surveying. Enables faster decision-making with zero human exposure to risk zones.

InfraTech

Construction and infrastructure-focused drone solutions for project tracking, structural inspection, BIM integration, digital twins, as-built verification, and asset lifecycle monitoring. Improves visibility, reduces rework, and enhances engineering oversight across major capital projects.

AgriTech

Agricultural drone technology for precision farming, crop health monitoring, multispectral analysis, yield optimisation, livestock observation and farm perimeter intelligence. Helps farmers reduce costs, improve sustainability, and manage land with real-time aerial data.

Technology

Drones

Dones are increasingly being used for site surveys and inspections, providing high-resolution aerial images, videos, and 3D maps that replace traditional manual surveying methods. They enable project managers to monitor progress in real time, identify safety risks, and verify that construction activities align with design specifications. By reducing the need for manual inspections in hazardous areas, drones improve workplace safety and significantly cut down surveying time and costs. The collected data can also be integrated with Building Information Modelling (BIM) systems for advanced planning and analysis.

Artificial Intelligence

AI and robotics are revolutionising how construction tasks are carried out, particularly repetitive and labour-intensive activities like bricklaying. Robotic systems such as Hadrian X or SAM100 can lay thousands of bricks per day with consistent precision, reducing human error and fatigue. Meanwhile, AI algorithms process project data to predict potential risks, material requirements, and schedule delays. This combination enhances productivity, reduces reliance on manual labour amid workforce shortages, and ensures high-quality, standardised outcomes across construction projects.

Prefabrication or modular construction

This involves manufacturing building components such as walls, floors, and entire modules off-site in controlled factory settings. These prefabricated elements are then transported and assembled on-site, dramatically reducing construction timelines and improving quality control. Since production occurs under consistent conditions, defects and material waste are minimised, resulting in cost savings and greater sustainability. Prefab construction also allows for more accurate cost forecasting and less disruption from unpredictable site conditions like weather delays.

Smart home devices

These devices are enabled by the Internet of Things (IoT), and are becoming a key feature of modern building design. These technologies integrate sensors, automation systems, and connected appliances to create efficient and intelligent living environments. Smart lighting, temperature control, and energy management systems help reduce power consumption, while security and safety sensors provide real-time monitoring against fire, leaks, or intrusions. Beyond efficiency, smart home devices enhance comfort and convenience, allowing occupants to control home functions remotely via mobile apps or voice commands. The data collected from these systems also supports predictive maintenance, extending the lifespan of building systems and reducing long-term costs.