In the bustling halls of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, with over 101,000 unique in-person attendees from 205 countries and over 2,700 exhibitors, sponsors and partners, one story stood out: Unmanned Life‘s groundbreaking achievement. Our portfolio startup that serves for seamless orchestration of autonomous robotics won the GSMA Foundry Excellence Award.
The Prestige of the GSMA Foundry Excellence Award
The Foundry Innovation Award honors outstanding projects that bring together different technology areas to quickly turn ideas into reality, cutting down the usual years-long process to just months. This award spotlights projects that not only demonstrate collaborative excellence and swift delivery but also effectively address real-life challenges, offering tangible, measurable impacts. Unmanned Life earned this honor for their pioneering deployment of autonomous drones at the Port of Antwerp, a project that showcases the remarkable synergy of 5G connectivity, AI, and drone technology.
The Showcase of U-Security
Unmanned Life brought to the fore their award-winning innovation: U-Security. This autonomous drone system is a game-changer for enterprise security, leveraging AI and 5G technology to provide agile, comprehensive surveillance solutions. Unlike traditional security methods, U-Security offers dynamic, real-time monitoring without blind spots, proving its value in the high-stakes environment of the Port of Antwerp. This system represents a leap forward, demonstrating how technology can enhance safety and efficiency in critical infrastructures.
Advocating for a Sustainable Future
Their impact at MWC 2024 extended beyond demonstrations and awards. They actively contributed to the dialogue on key global issues, participating in panels and speeches focusing on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. In discussions such as the “Blue Renaissance” panel, Unmanned Life underscored the vital role of technology in ocean conservation and environmental sustainability. Their involvement highlighted a commitment not just to innovation but to solutions that foster a healthier planet and more inclusive societies.
From all of us at Soulmates Ventures, we extend our heartiest congratulations to the Unmanned Life team for their remarkable performance at MWC 2024. Their relentless pursuit of innovation and commitment to shaping more sustainable world serves as a shining example of inspiration and progress for us all.
