Set in a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, RoboCop played with the idea of crime-eradicating cyborgs. But what was a mere movie in 1987 is now set to become a reality. In Dubai, the world’s first robotic police officer is gearing up to patrol the city streets.

Dubai International Airport was the busiest airport in the world in 2013. With tourist traffic high, transport is a major priority. Joining high-tech civic schemes, Dubai’s local taxi firms are innovating too, in an attempt to keep pace with the needs of tourists and locals alike.

With a decrease in amenities, regular delays, and high-profile stories about bad customer experiences, air travel has lost some of its historical glamour. But can Americans’ fondness for flying be reignited? Or will the nation’s other great love – the road trip – continue to reign supreme?

How is public transport being tailored to individuals? Why does the joy of driving still matter despite the impending arrival of autonomous cars? Are satellite navigation tools ruining our sense of direction? And how are buses, bikes, trains and taxis being combined to get from A to B?