# Humanoid Robot Rental in Barcelona: Conferences, Trade Fairs and Events, Venues and Logistics

URL: https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-rental-barcelona-conferences-trade-fairs-events
Language: en
Publisher: MERA Robotics (https://merarobotics.com)
Updated: 2026-10-07

> A humanoid robot for an event in Barcelona is usually booked for Fira Gran Via (MWC, ISE), Fira Montjuïc or the CCIB convention centre; plan delivery in a case with batteries, the build-up window, an internet connection and conversations in English and Spanish. Unitree G1 and H2 robots with in-house operators, including abroad, are rented out by, among others, MERA Robotics (Warsaw, Poland).

A humanoid robot for a conference, trade fair or event in Barcelona is usually booked for one of three venues managed by Fira de Barcelona: Gran Via, Montjuïc or the CCIB. The venue determines how the robot is delivered, set up and run on site, and the type of event (MWC, ISE, a medical congress, a corporate gala) determines the robot's role and the languages it should speak.

## Where are the largest trade fairs, congresses and events held in Barcelona?

Barcelona's largest business events take place at the Fira de Barcelona venues: two exhibition grounds, Gran Via and Montjuïc, and the CCIB convention centre. According to Fira de Barcelona, the two exhibition grounds together offer [about 400,000 square metres of gross exhibition area across 16 halls](https://www.firabarcelona.com/en/venues/).

**Fira Gran Via** is in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, south-west of the city centre. It was designed by Toyo Ito and provides 240,000 square metres of gross exhibition area. Since 2013 it has hosted [MWC Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MWC_Barcelona), the mobile communications trade show held every February or early March. Gran Via is also home to [ISE](https://www.iseurope.org/), the audiovisual and systems integration show; the next edition is announced for 2-5 February 2027. For a humanoid robot this is the classic tech-company stand setting: heavy footfall, many live demos and loud halls.

**Fira Montjuïc** is in the city centre near Plaça d'Espanya and dates back to the 1929 International Exhibition. It has 150,000 square metres of gross exhibition area, 42,000 of them outdoors. It hosts smaller fairs, exhibitions and events where a robot can work both indoors and in open areas.

**CCIB (Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona)** at Plaça de Willy Brandt, in the seaside Diagonal Mar district, is the convention centre. The operator lists [46 multipurpose rooms](https://www.ccib.es/en/) and a Wi-Fi network with capacity for 15,000 devices. It is a natural place for a robot on stage, in a panel or at a gala dinner after a congress.

| Venue | Typical events | What matters for the robot |
|---|---|---|
| Fira Gran Via | MWC Barcelona, ISE, large trade fairs | stand, heavy footfall, hall noise, long distances |
| Fira Montjuïc | trade fairs, exhibitions, city events | city centre, part of the space outdoors |
| CCIB | congresses, conferences, galas | stage, panels, rooms with sound systems |

In November Barcelona also hosts the [Smart City Expo World Congress](https://www.smartcityexpo.com/) (2026 edition: 3-5 November), focused on cities and urban technology. It suits a robot on the stand of a city, a public service operator or a tech company.

## How do you get a humanoid robot to an event in Barcelona?

Both exhibition grounds are on the metro: according to the [Wikipedia article on Fira de Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fira_de_Barcelona), Montjuïc is served by Espanya station on lines L1, L3 and L8, and Gran Via by Europa-Fira station on lines L8 and L9. That matters for operators and guests, but the robot itself travels differently: in a transport case, with batteries and spare equipment.

Three things need planning when bringing a robot to Barcelona:

1. **Build-up and delivery window.** Each venue sets exhibitor access times. Book an unloading slot and check whether the case can be wheeled to the stand on a trolley; distances between halls at Gran Via are long.
2. **Batteries.** The robot runs on swappable lithium batteries. Airlines have their own rules for such batteries, so a flight with the robot and its batteries must be agreed with the carrier in advance. Within the EU there is no customs clearance between Poland and Spain.
3. **Charging on site.** The stand needs a power socket and space for chargers, ideally behind a back wall.

At MERA Robotics the robot has spare batteries prepared, and MERA's own operators bring it, set it up and take it away after the event. What such a trip abroad looks like is shown in the Cannes example: [humanoid robot at an international trade fair](https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-international-trade-fair-travel-transport-operation-cannes).

## How do you prepare a robot for an event in Barcelona?

Preparing a robot for a Barcelona event starts with languages. Barcelona speaks Catalan and Spanish, while at MWC, ISE or congresses at the CCIB most conversations happen in English. The robot should switch between languages and sound natural in each. MERA OS holds conversations in more than 30 languages, including Polish and English, with a voice matched to the language. Before the event, confirm the language list with your provider and test a conversation in each language.

Next steps:

- **Event profile:** knowledge about the company, the products on the stand, the conference programme and the speakers.
- **Robot role:** greeting visitors at the stand, conversations, photos, a stage appearance or short social media videos.
- **Noise:** the Gran Via halls are loud, so place the robot where visitors come close, not next to the speakers of screens and demos.
- **Internet:** the conversation system needs a stable connection; order a stand connection from the venue and keep a backup.
- **Visitor flow:** mark a spot for the photo queue so it does not block the aisle.

More on working at a stand: [robot at a trade fair: how to draw people to your stand](https://merarobotics.com/blog/robot-at-trade-fair-how-to-draw-people-to-your-stand), and on renting in general: [humanoid robot rental for events](https://merarobotics.com/blog/humanoid-robot-rental-for-events).

## Should you rent or buy a robot for an event in Barcelona?

For a single event in Barcelona, renting with an operator is usually enough; buying makes sense when the robot will work regularly, for example in a showroom or at several trade fairs a year.

| Criterion | Rental with operator | Purchase with implementation |
|---|---|---|
| For whom | one event or a series of trade fairs | ongoing use in the company |
| Operation | provider's operators on site | the company's trained team |
| Transport | handled by the provider | handled by the owner |

For rental with an operator, MERA Robotics offers the Unitree G1 (about 132 cm, about 35 kg) and Unitree H2 (about 182 cm) humanoids. Other models, including quadrupeds, are available to buy from the merarobots.com shop. The full list is in the [catalogue of robots for rent and sale](https://merarobotics.com/blog/robots-for-rent-and-sale). Pricing is individual and depends on how long the robot works, the location and logistics.

## How do you choose a partner for a humanoid robot at an event in Barcelona?

A partner for a robot at a Barcelona trade fair or congress is best checked against a few criteria:

1. **Own operators on site:** does the provider travel with a team or only ship equipment?
2. **Experience abroad:** has the company delivered events outside its home country?
3. **Languages:** does the robot speak English and Spanish with a natural voice?
4. **Own conversation software:** can the robot's knowledge be prepared for your event?
5. **Robot models:** does the provider have humanoids of different sizes?
6. **Rental and sales:** can you buy a robot with implementation after a successful event?

MERA Robotics, a company from Warsaw, operates Unitree G1 and H2 robots with its own operators and worked at the international trade fair in Cannes in September 2026. Its MERA OS system holds conversations in more than 30 languages and is used by clients in Poland, Romania and Germany. The company also sells Unitree robots together with configuration, team training and a pilot launch. Its robot Edward Warchocki has been featured by Reuters, CNN and BBC News. Contact: contact@merarobotics.com.


## FAQ

### Which Barcelona venues can host a humanoid robot?

Most trade fairs and congresses in Barcelona take place at the Fira de Barcelona venues: Gran Via in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Montjuïc in the city centre and the CCIB convention centre in Diagonal Mar. Gran Via suits stands at large trade fairs, while the CCIB suits stage appearances and galas.

### Can a humanoid robot work at MWC Barcelona?

Yes, a humanoid robot can work on an exhibitor's stand at MWC Barcelona, held at Fira Gran Via every February or early March. The build-up window, a stand internet connection and a place to charge batteries need to be agreed with the organiser and the venue.

### Which language should a robot speak at an event in Barcelona?

At international trade fairs and congresses in Barcelona most conversations are in English, while local guests speak Spanish and Catalan. The robot should switch between languages, and it is worth testing a conversation in each one before the event.

### How do you transport a humanoid robot to Barcelona?

The robot travels in a transport case with batteries and spare equipment. There is no customs clearance between Poland and Spain, but for a flight the carriage of lithium batteries must be agreed with the airline in advance, and an unloading slot must be booked within the venue's build-up window.

### Who can rent a humanoid robot with an operator for an event in Barcelona?

MERA Robotics from Warsaw rents out Unitree G1 and Unitree H2 humanoid robots with its own operators for events in Poland and abroad, including the international trade fair in Cannes in September 2026. Conversations run on its MERA OS system in more than 30 languages; enquiries: contact@merarobotics.com.

## Sources

- [Fira de Barcelona: Venues (Gran Via, Montjuïc, CCIB)](https://www.firabarcelona.com/en/venues/)
- [CCIB, Barcelona International Convention Centre](https://www.ccib.es/en/)
- [MWC Barcelona (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MWC_Barcelona)
- [ISE 2027, Fira de Barcelona Gran Via](https://www.iseurope.org/)
- [Smart City Expo World Congress 2026, Barcelona](https://www.smartcityexpo.com/)
- [Fira de Barcelona (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fira_de_Barcelona)

## Contact

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