Our Partnership with AHI Design

Engineering an ISO 4 & ISO 6 Academic Cleanroom Facility for Advanced Robotics Research

Client Overview

AHI Design partnered with one of Abu Dhabi’s top-ranked accredited universities, an institution known for academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and innovation-driven programs. The university plays a pivotal role in shaping future scientists and engineers, offering market-relevant courses and hands-on lab experiences that meet global standards.

To strengthen its research ecosystem, the university set out to build a dedicated Robotics Laboratory requiring extreme environmental precision, contamination control, and highly reliable infrastructure.
They chose FTS Cleanrooms.

The Challenge

Creating a robotics research lab is not a standard academic project but requires building environments that support micro-level precision, sensitive instrumentation, and advanced experimentation. The university’s requirements demanded:

• Construction of a dual-level cleanroom (ISO 4 & ISO 6), among the highest classifications in academic labs
• Integration of a high-performance HVAC system capable of delivering ultra-clean air, pressure control, and temperature stability
• Designing an interior environment suitable for robotics R&D, instrumentation, and high-tech academic workflows
• Ensuring the aesthetics and functional design align with AHI Design’s interior vision
• Seamless coordination with university stakeholders, designers, and technical departments

The mission was clear:
Create a future-ready robotics research space that empowers innovation at the highest academic standards.

Our Approach: Engineering Academic Excellence

FTS Cleanrooms deployed a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, cleanroom specialists, and project managers to bring AHI Design’s vision to life.

Conceptual Design & Engineering Framework

We began with an in-depth study of the university’s research goals, robotics workflows, equipment layouts, and environmental specifications.
Our design focused on:

• Achieving ISO 4 & ISO 6 classifications with precise airflow and particulate control
• Ensuring ergonomic and space-efficient lab layouts suitable for robotics research
• Integrating electrical systems to support high-load equipment and instrument clusters
• Creating a foundation for long-term scalability and future robotics innovations

Precision Construction & Systems Integration

Once approved, our technical teams executed the full cleanroom construction, including:

Cleanroom Partitions

High-performance cleanroom partitions engineered for durability, sterility, and structural precision, forming controlled spaces that ensure optimal research conditions.

High-Performance HVAC System

A customized HVAC solution designed to deliver:

• Ultra-clean air
• Stable temperature and humidity
• Pressure differentials essential for ISO 4 & ISO 6 rooms
• Consistent airflow to protect ultra-sensitive robotics instruments

Electrical Systems

Complete electrical work supporting:

• Equipment clusters
• High-load robotics machinery
• Integrated lighting
• Emergency systems
• Power distribution tailored to research needs

Specialized Flooring

Anti-static, sterile flooring to ensure durability, safety, and contamination control in research environments.

Installation, Commissioning & Validation

We executed:

• Full installation and commissioning of all systems
• Integration of specialized cleanroom equipment
• In-depth performance testing and validation
• Documentation aligned with cleanroom compliance and university regulations

Our validation ensured all parameters met the strict requirements of ISO 4 & ISO 6 environments.

The Result: A Robotics Lab Built for the Future

The completed facility now offers:

• Ultra-clean ISO 4 & ISO 6 research environments
• High-precision infrastructure enabling robotics experimentation
• Seamless integration of HVAC, electrical, and cleanroom technologies
• A space that elevates academic research, innovation, and hands-on learning

Key Achievements

• Delivered two ultra-high-spec cleanrooms within a university environment
• Seamlessly integrated interior design with technical engineering
• Empowered the university to advance its robotics research capabilities
• Ensured compliance with international cleanroom and academic standards

What This Project Says About Us

This project demonstrates FTS Cleanrooms’ ability to:

• Build world-class research environments in collaboration with top universities
• Deliver highly specialized cleanrooms tailored to academic and scientific applications
• Balance aesthetics, engineering precision, and academic functionality
• Support innovation through advanced infrastructure solutions

Conclusion

The AHI Design Robotics Lab stands as a state-of-the-art academic cleanroom facility, built to empower breakthrough robotics research and scientific discovery. With ISO 4 & ISO 6 environments engineered to perfection, the university is now equipped to lead innovation in robotics, automation, and emerging technologies.

We don’t just build cleanrooms.
We engineer environments where knowledge, innovation, and the future itself take shape.