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Robots in Airports and Public Facilities
On Oct 2nd, URF & CITM brought together a panel of experts to share highlights from recent PMR pilot projects in airport public facilities.
Oct 6, 20244 min read


What rights should a robot have?
As robots become increasingly mobile in capability and humanoid in form, ... the evolution of robot rights are explored in this post.
Sep 30, 20245 min read


Public-area mobile robots are a civilizational-scale experiment
What will it mean when PMRs are highly capable to weave and move among pedestrians? This is something without historical or social precedent
Sep 15, 20249 min read


The latest news from URF
Our monthly enewsletters are sent to subscribers near the beginning of each month. Check out this blog post for links to recent editions.
Sep 8, 20242 min read


Mobile robots vs fixed security cameras
We explore the strengths and weaknesses of mobile robots vs fixed cameras to augment human security guards & improve operations.
Sep 1, 20243 min read


Preview: URF’s Regulatory Guide to PMRs
Offering all levels of government a roadmap for preparing to regulate PMRs as the industry matures.
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Barriers to Deploying PMRs in Cities
 Scaling public-area mobile robots (PMRs) in cities faces several barriers, which we explore in this blog post.
Aug 4, 20244 min read


The Social Value of PMRs
PMRs are being designed to provide services that benefit the disability community.
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Global Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2024
On June 19th, the Intelligent Community Forum, a global partner of URF, announced their Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2024.
Jun 21, 20243 min read


Situational Awareness for PMRs
How much should a PMR and its human overseer or teleoperator be able to see and hear within its operational design domain?
Jun 9, 20245 min read


PMR Discovery Workshop - Asia/Pacific
Register today for Sept 4th "PMR Discovery Workshop" jointly presented by Robotics Australia Group and the Urban Robotics Foundation.
Jun 2, 20242 min read


Is it time to regulate PMRs?
In 2024, the state of formal regulations for PMRs is inadequate to municipalities’ needs to determine whether to admit this technology.
May 9, 20243 min read


Accessibility lessons for robot makers
What training do you offer to ensure people of all abilities (and their pets) understand what to do when they see your technology?
Apr 28, 20242 min read


The real case for driverless mobility
What will automated driving really be good for? Bern offers his thoughts on the big issues and recommends a new book to our readers.
Apr 14, 20244 min read


Why Intersection Management is Critical to Successful Deployment of PMRs
In any road transportation system, the intersection and its controls represent the locus of greatest complexity and risk.
Mar 24, 20245 min read
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