The successful integration of public-area mobile robots (PMRs) into urban environments depends fundamentally on understanding their relationship with urban planning. While technological capabilities and regulatory frameworks matter, the physical, spatial, and institutional infrastructure of cities ultimately determines PMR operational effectiveness.

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?

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?