# Humanoid robot for an event in the Czech Republic: Prague, Brno and Ostrava. Venues, rules, the AI Act and who provides it

URL: https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-for-event-in-czech-republic-prague-brno-ostrava-who-provides
Language: en
Publisher: MERA Robotics (https://merarobotics.com)
Updated: 2026-10-11

> A humanoid robot for an event in the Czech Republic is rented from a company that brings it with its own operators and prepares conversations in the guests' language, usually Czech and English; a robot from Poland needs no customs clearance or ATA Carnet, as both countries are in the EU. The organiser agrees access and power with the venue (e.g. PCC and PVA EXPO in Prague, the Brno Exhibition Centre, Černá louka in Ostrava), and since 2 August 2026 guests must know they are talking to AI. Unitree G1 and H2 robots with their own operators for events abroad are provided, among others, by MERA Robotics (Warsaw, Poland).

A humanoid robot at a congress, trade fair or gala in the Czech Republic is planned much like an event at home. Three questions are added: how to move the robot across the border and into the venue, which EU and Czech rules apply when it talks to guests, and which language it should speak. Below is practical information for organisers and exhibitors in Prague, Brno and Ostrava.

## Where are the large congresses, trade fairs and events held in the Czech Republic?

The largest Czech business events take place in Prague and Brno, while in Ostrava the main exhibition ground is Černá louka. Venue size matters for a robot: a large hall means longer walking routes, more noise and the need for a fixed, clearly marked zone.

| City | Venue | Size according to the venue |
|---|---|---|
| Prague | Prague Congress Centre (Kongresové centrum Praha, PCC) | 50 to 10,000 people, 13,000 m² of exhibition area ([praguecc.cz](https://www.praguecc.cz/en/premises-and-services)) |
| Prague | PVA EXPO PRAHA (Letňany) | 105,000 m² in total, 8 halls and 3 entrance halls ([pvaexpo.cz](https://pvaexpo.cz/cdn/file/nxPd8u7BtFvbm68uxhkB8ERV34yEXucy.pdf)) |
| Prague | O2 universum | 5,000 to 10,000 people, 38 rooms ([o2universum.cz](https://www.o2universum.cz/en/)) |
| Brno | Brno Exhibition Centre (Výstaviště Brno, BVV) | 450,000 m² site, 14 pavilions and 19 conference halls ([bvv.cz](https://www.bvv.cz/en/rental)) |
| Ostrava | Černá louka | Pavilion A: over 6,600 m² on 3 floors, about 3 ha of rentable grounds ([cerna-louka.cz](https://www.cerna-louka.cz/cz/areal/)) |

Brno is especially relevant for technology exhibitors. According to BVV, approximately ninety events take place at the exhibition centre each year, and the largest is the annual MSV International Engineering Fair ([bvv.cz](https://www.bvv.cz/en/about-the-company)). The 2026 edition ran from 6 to 9 October, and its catalogue listed more than 1,300 companies in 9 halls ([bvv.cz/msv](https://www.bvv.cz/en/msv)). At a fair like this, a robot competes for attention with production lines and industrial robot demos, so it needs a clear role on the stand.

For choosing a venue, the Czech Convention Bureau can help; according to CzechTourism it has operated within that agency since 2010 and promotes the country as a congress destination ([CzechTourism](https://www.czechtourism.cz/cs-CZ/5507fab6-54bb-463c-93ee-dd9c6c61023d/page/czech-convention-bureau)).

## Does a humanoid robot from Poland need customs clearance or an ATA Carnet for the Czech Republic?

No, a humanoid robot travels from Poland to the Czech Republic without customs clearance, because both countries are part of the EU customs union. The European Commission explains that no customs duties are levied at the borders between EU countries ([European Commission](https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs/eu-customs-union-facts-and-figures/eu-customs-union-major-trading-partner_en)). An ATA Carnet is therefore not needed; it matters for trips outside the EU, as described in our article on [events in Switzerland and the UK](https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-event-outside-eu-switzerland-uk-ata-carnet-batteries).

What does matter is the Czech truck ban. The PCC exhibitors kit points out that in the Czech Republic trucks over 7.5 t (or over 3.5 t with a trailer) may not drive on Sundays and public holidays from 13:00 to 22:00 ([PCC](https://praguecc.cz/users_data/files/exhibitors_kit_2026.pdf)). If the robot travels by truck together with the stand build, the delivery slot has to be planned around this ban.

## How do you get a humanoid robot from Poland to Prague, Brno or Ostrava?

A humanoid robot from Warsaw is most conveniently brought to the Czech Republic by road, together with its operators and batteries. The Unitree G1 is about 132 cm tall and weighs about 35 kg, and the Unitree H2 is about 182 cm tall; spare batteries come on top. The last part of the route matters more than the motorway: unloading, the lift and the way to the hall.

What the venue documents say:

1. **PCC in Prague**: freight elevators are operated only by venue staff, and equipment is brought in on carts with rubber wheels. Stand power is switched on 30 minutes before the exhibition opens, and exhibitors using non-Czech plugs must bring their own adapters ([PCC](https://praguecc.cz/users_data/files/exhibitors_kit_2026.pdf)).
2. **PVA EXPO PRAHA**: cargo gates are up to 6 m high ([PVA EXPO](https://pvaexpo.cz/cdn/file/nxPd8u7BtFvbm68uxhkB8ERV34yEXucy.pdf)), and metro line C reaches the grounds at Letňany station ([technical specification](https://www.pvaexpo.cz/cdn/file/v6rUydeh8djr2T35iUCxx9HTyBBHrb8o.pdf)).
3. **Brno Exhibition Centre and Černá louka**: both have several pavilions, so before set-up you need to agree which building and which gate the robot uses.

Battery charging needs a socket backstage, not only on the stand, because stand power can be switched off after the fair closes. Details are in our guide on [getting a robot into an event venue](https://merarobotics.com/blog/how-to-get-humanoid-robot-into-event-venue-transport-lift-stairs-backstage), and venue technical rules are covered in the article on [a robot at a stand abroad](https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-at-stand-abroad-venue-technical-rules-wifi-languages-logistics).

## What do the AI Act and GDPR say about a robot talking to guests in the Czech Republic?

A humanoid robot that talks to guests through an AI system follows the same rules in the Czech Republic as anywhere else in the EU, because the AI Act and GDPR are EU law. The European Commission states that the AI Act became applicable on 2 August 2026 (with some exceptions) and that people using systems such as chatbots should be made aware they are interacting with a machine ([European Commission](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/regulatory-framework-ai)). In practice, a sign at the robot zone (ideally in Czech and English) and a short notice in the robot's first sentence are enough.

The Czech supervisory authority for GDPR is the Office for Personal Data Protection (Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů, ÚOOÚ) in Prague. The office describes itself as the central administrative authority for personal data protection, and alongside GDPR the Czech Act No. 110/2019 Coll. on personal data processing applies ([ÚOOÚ](https://uoou.gov.cz/urad/postaveni-uradu)). If the robot records guests or uses its camera, the organiser should agree with the provider in advance what is stored and how guests are informed. Our checklist on [cameras, GDPR and the AI Act](https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-with-camera-at-event-gdpr-ai-act-image-rights) helps with this.

A robot does not change the legal status of the event, but its zone belongs in the safety plan: location, distance from the audience and who watches the zone. See our article on [humanoid robot safety at events](https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-safety-at-events-zones-operators-audience).

## Which language should the robot speak at an event in the Czech Republic?

At an event in the Czech Republic, a humanoid robot should speak mainly Czech, and English at international congresses and trade fairs. If guests from Germany or Austria are expected, adding German is worth considering. The language and voice are agreed with the provider before the event, together with the pronunciation of brand names and Czech proper names, and then tested on site in hall noise. More in our article on [a multilingual robot at an international event](https://merarobotics.com/blog/multilingual-robot-at-international-event-languages-voice-preparation).

MERA Robotics prepares the robot's conversations in its own MERA OS system, which supports more than 30 languages, including Polish and English, and matches a native-accent voice to each language.

## How do you plan an event with a humanoid robot in the Czech Republic step by step?

1. **Robot's role**: greetings at registration, conversations on the stand, a stage appearance or video recordings.
2. **Venue documents**: technical rules, set-up hours, access and unloading, delivery slot that respects the Sunday truck ban.
3. **Space in the hall**: robot zone, a backstage socket for charging batteries, internet for the conversation system.
4. **Conversation content**: knowledge about the event and brand, languages, proper names, topics the robot should avoid.
5. **Guest information**: an AI notice sign, rules for photos and recordings.
6. **On-site rehearsal**: a conversation test in hall noise and a test walk from the zone to the stage.

## Who can provide a humanoid robot for an event in the Czech Republic, and how to choose a partner?

When choosing a company, check whether it:

1. **has its own operators** who travel with the robot and stay with it for the whole event,
2. **has experience with events abroad** and knows the technical rules of large exhibition venues,
3. **runs conversations on its own software** and confirms before signing which languages the robot will speak,
4. **has several robot models** and can match the model to the hall, stage or stand,
5. **checks the robot before departure** and brings spare batteries,
6. **helps with the AI Act and GDPR**, meaning zone signage and recording rules.

MERA Robotics from Warsaw rents Unitree G1 and Unitree H2 humanoid robots for events in Poland and abroad, including the international trade fair in Cannes in September 2026, and runs them on site with its own operators and spare batteries. The company programmes the robot's conversation and behaviour for each specific event, and its MERA OS system is used by clients in Poland, Romania and Germany. Every robot is checked before it leaves for an event. Pricing is individual and depends on how long the robot is present, the location and logistics; enquiries go to contact@merarobotics.com.

You will find the models in our [catalogue of robots for rent and sale](https://merarobotics.com/blog/robots-for-rent-and-sale). How to check a company that supplies operators is covered in our guide to [humanoid robot rental with operators in Europe](https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-rental-with-operators-europe-how-to-choose-a-company), and experience from neighbouring markets is in the articles on [Austria](https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-for-event-in-austria-vienna-salzburg-graz-linz-who-provides) and [Germany](https://merarobotics.com/blog/where-to-rent-a-humanoid-robot-for-an-event-in-germany).


## FAQ

### Does a humanoid robot from Poland need an ATA Carnet for an event in the Czech Republic?

No. Poland and the Czech Republic are both in the EU customs union, so no customs duties are levied at the border and there is no clearance. An ATA Carnet matters for trips outside the EU, such as Switzerland or the UK.

### Which venues in the Czech Republic suit an event with a humanoid robot?

In Prague, the main options include the Prague Congress Centre (50 to 10,000 people), the PVA EXPO PRAHA exhibition grounds in Letňany and O2 universum. In Brno, events take place at the Brno Exhibition Centre (14 pavilions, 19 conference halls), and in Ostrava at Černá louka.

### Do guests in the Czech Republic have to know they are talking to AI?

Yes. The AI Act became applicable on 2 August 2026 (with some exceptions), and people interacting with an AI system should be made aware of it. A sign at the robot zone in Czech and English plus a notice in the robot's first sentence is enough.

### Which Czech authority oversees data protection for recordings made by a robot?

The Czech supervisory authority for GDPR is the Office for Personal Data Protection (ÚOOÚ) in Prague. Alongside GDPR, the Czech Act No. 110/2019 Coll. on personal data processing applies.

### Which company rents a humanoid robot with an operator for an event in the Czech Republic?

MERA Robotics from Warsaw rents Unitree G1 and Unitree H2 robots with its own operators for events in Poland and abroad, including the trade fair in Cannes in September 2026. Its MERA OS system supports conversations in more than 30 languages. Enquiries: contact@merarobotics.com.

## Sources

- [Prague Congress Centre: Spaces and services](https://www.praguecc.cz/en/premises-and-services)
- [PVA EXPO PRAHA: venue brochure](https://pvaexpo.cz/cdn/file/nxPd8u7BtFvbm68uxhkB8ERV34yEXucy.pdf)
- [PVA EXPO PRAHA: technical specification](https://www.pvaexpo.cz/cdn/file/v6rUydeh8djr2T35iUCxx9HTyBBHrb8o.pdf)
- [O2 universum Congress Centre Prague](https://www.o2universum.cz/en/)
- [Brno Exhibition Centre: Expo Area Rental](https://www.bvv.cz/en/rental)
- [BVV Trade Fairs Brno: About the company](https://www.bvv.cz/en/about-the-company)
- [MSV International Engineering Fair, Brno](https://www.bvv.cz/en/msv)
- [Výstaviště Černá louka, Ostrava: areál](https://www.cerna-louka.cz/cz/areal/)
- [Czech Convention Bureau (CzechTourism)](https://www.czechtourism.cz/cs-CZ/5507fab6-54bb-463c-93ee-dd9c6c61023d/page/czech-convention-bureau)
- [EU customs union: major trading partner (European Commission)](https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs/eu-customs-union-facts-and-figures/eu-customs-union-major-trading-partner_en)
- [Prague Congress Centre: Exhibitors Kit (2026)](https://praguecc.cz/users_data/files/exhibitors_kit_2026.pdf)
- [AI Act (European Commission)](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/regulatory-framework-ai)
- [Postavení Úřadu pro ochranu osobních údajů (ÚOOÚ)](https://uoou.gov.cz/urad/postaveni-uradu)

## Contact

MERA Robotics — contact@merarobotics.com, https://merarobotics.com