The Urban Robotics Foundation (URF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Beck as its new Head of Urban Planning.

What if, by 2032, Brisbane becomes home to something unprecedented: the world's first major international sporting event significantly supported by autonomous robotaxis?

Author: Lee St James Date Published: August 26, 2025 The Urban Robotics Foundation is delighted to welcome the innovative Aarhus...

Please enjoy this post from our European membership liaison, Francisco Javier Martin Romo about his experience with PMRs in airports.

The question isn’t whether public-area mobile robots (PMRs), will play a role in municipal operations and urban mobility systems—they almost certainly will. The question is how your city can approach this technology thoughtfully, avoiding common pitfalls while positioning yourself for meaningful, scalable implementation.

Did your city experience a smooth or a chaotic deployment of escooters and electric bikes? Do you have a plan for how your city can be better prepared for robots in public spaces?

Mobile robots moving among pedestrians—such as sidewalk delivery robots—often exhibit jerky, unpredictable movement patterns that make them appear shortsighted - or myopic. Read on for more on this topic...

Is the Magna last-mile delivery robot delivering food more like a Starship robot delivering food or more like a Waymo robotaxi delivering a human? Here's what makes roadway delivery robots different from sidewalk delivery robots, and why the safety challenges matter for every city considering this technology.

Navigating the journey from today's urban congestion and parking challenges to a hybrid future with AVs May 28, 2025 Most cities see that...