Robots instead of forklifts: the delivery of parts has been automated at the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone

A project to automate internal logistics has been launched in the special economic zone (SEZ) “Technopolis Moscow”. A high‑tech robot capable of carrying up to 600 kilograms of payload has been deployed on its territory. This was announced by Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

“On the instructions of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, we continue to implement solutions that make it possible to automate and speed up production and business processes.” The SEZ enterprises are already producing robotic technological complexes, software and hardware complexes, and RFID tags for accounting and inventory management. The new project to automate cargo delivery has made it possible to optimize production chains, minimize manual labor, and improve the safety of moving finished metal products,” said Maxim Liksutov.

The project was implemented by the Collective Use Center (CUC) in cooperation with the Center for Practical Training in Mechanical Engineering (CPTM), where students from the capital’s colleges complete their practical training. By order of the Central Production Center, students manufacture shafts, bushings, flanges, and housings from various materials — black and stainless steel, as well as aluminum alloys — for enterprises. Now, the logistics of workpieces and finished products between the CPC and CPM facilities are carried out by a robot. In total, they have produced products worth 5.6 million rubles.

The robot’s route spans two floors of the production building and exceeds 500 meters. A circular scanning system enables it to navigate the space, strictly follow the set movement pattern, and avoid obstacles. Thanks to the frontal lidar, single‑point sensors, and two 3D binocular cameras, safety for pedestrians and cargo protection are guaranteed. When fully charged, the robot can operate for up to eight hours.

The Technopolis Moscow Special Economic Zone will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026. Over two decades, the project has transformed from a launchpad for innovative projects into a key hub for domestic industry and a magnet for companies that define Russia’s technological sovereignty. Today, production of more than 240 high‑tech enterprises representing such strategic areas as microelectronics, instrument engineering, biomedicine, IT and robotics is localized across 10 sites of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone, with a total area of 430 hectares. The development and support of the special economic zone in the capital are handled by the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy of Moscow.

Moscow is actively developing industrial infrastructure for high‑tech enterprises. Thanks to city‑level solutions, companies are increasing their output and launching innovative production facilities. This contributes to the implementation of the national project “Efficient and Competitive Economy.”