DOF Robotics, with nearly 19 years of experience developing innovative products integrated with next-generation technologies in industries such as manufacturing, education, entertainment, and defense, has secured a prominent position in the Turkishtime R&D Awards by ranking among the Top 10 Companies with the Highest R&D Spending in the Machinery and Equipment Sector.

A pioneer in the robotics industry, producing high-tech products and edutainment projects, DOF Robotics continues to strengthen its innovation leadership with prestigious awards. In the Turkishtime R&D Awards 2024, the company ranked 5th in the “Machinery and Equipment Sector Top 10 Companies by R&D Expenditure” with an R&D spending of TRY 141,596,472.

As a global technology company drawing attention worldwide with autonomous robot-integrated motion simulators and digital experience technologies, DOF Robotics exports to more than 60 countries across 6 continents. The company supplies products to the world’s most visited theme parks including Universal Studios, Marvel, and Warner Bros primarily in the USA and China. It also collaborates with globally renowned brands such as Angry Birds, Monster Jam, Transformers, and Smurfs, developing immersive environments, special effects-enhanced realistic settings, contents, and games.

DOF Robotics Chairman of the Board Mustafa Mertcan commented: “Our consistent emphasis on R&D investments has been key to enhancing our competitive strength in both domestic and international markets since our establishment. Ranking among the Top 10 in the Machinery and Equipment Sector for R&D spending in the Turkishtime R&D Awards is a significant indicator of our innovation power and the scale of our investments in this area. Turkishtime R&D Awards aim to spotlight Türkiye’s most innovative companies and encourage technology investments. This award holds great value for us, and we take immense pride and joy in this achievement. Our goal is to further solidify our position in international markets through the domestic technologies we develop.”

Upcoming Focus: Robots for Agriculture and Service Sectors Sharing future R&D objectives, Mertcan stated: “Our R&D activities encompassing concept development, testing, business analysis, and product development are conducted in our 4,000 m² closed-area facility located in the İSBİ Free Zone. To manufacture new projects emerging from R&D and support future production planning, we have leased a new 3,000 m² production facility in Hadımköy, Istanbul, with operations scheduled to begin in 2026. This new facility will enable us to triple our production capacity. In the upcoming period, we are advancing R&D on AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots) for applications in the agriculture and service sectors. The first phase focuses on developing AMR applications for the service sector; the second phase will target agricultural robots tailored to the specific needs of the farming industry. To boost sales and expand into a broader market range, we plan to grow our customer base through operational leasing agreements. We expect the operational leasing model to create a new sales channel, positively contributing to higher sales figures and increased market share.”

Turquality Brand and Recognition Among Türkiye’s Fastest-Growing Companies

In addition, as a participant in the Turquality state-supported branding program operated by the Ministry of Trade, the company’s key national and international awards include:

• IAAPA Brass Ring Award, Golden Pony, and Shining Stars awards at IAAPA Expo in Orlando, USA (2016, 2022, 2023, 2024)
• Innovation Award in the Augmented Virtual Reality category at CES in Las Vegas
• 1st place in the IAAPA Brass Ring Best Exhibit category at IAAPA Asia 2024 and Thailand Expo 2023
• Inovalig / Innovation Strategy Award from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (2024)
• Inclusion in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA list for the fastest-growing technology companies in Europe, Middle East & Africa (2024)
• “Technology Company of the Year” at Kristal Marmara Awards by Marmara University Business Club (2025)
• TOBB Türkiye’nin En Hızlı Büyüyen 100 Şirketi (Türkiye’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies)
• Inc. Türkiye 100 – Türkiye’s Fastest-Growing Companies
• TÜBİTAK BİGG Sports Awards for “Development of Virtual Reality Supported Bicycle Simulator and Sports Content”