Robotic crossing guards represent an important intersection of public safety, tech innovation, and social adaptation.

On January 29th, 2025, URF hosted a very popular webinar, sponsored by the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (...

PMRs present municipalities with compelling opportunities for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and service enhancement.

There is a critical shortage of research examining intersection safety implications and driver training needed prior to PMR deployment.

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Micromobility already requires rethinking street/pathway design. URF invites cities to plan for multi-use pathways - including PMRs.

Standardization is fundamental to nearly everything we make, use, and consume - and now is the time to develop standards for mobile robots!

Intelligent Community Forum launched a new "Institute" based in Fredericton, NB, Canada on October 28-29, 2024.

Can PMRs make a city more livable for people with disabilities? or should we continue to ban these PMRs?

On Oct 2nd, URF & CITM brought together a panel of experts to share highlights from recent PMR pilot projects in airport public facilities.

As robots become increasingly mobile in capability and humanoid in form, ... the evolution of robot rights are explored in this post.

What will it mean when PMRs are highly capable to weave and move among pedestrians? This is something without historical or social precedent

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We explore the strengths and weaknesses of mobile robots vs fixed cameras to augment human security guards & improve operations.

Offering all levels of government a roadmap for preparing to regulate PMRs as the industry matures.