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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


Social Acceptance of PMRs
This is a summary of our recent panel discussion with two experts in the deployment of PMRs. You can also watch on YouTube!
Mar 8, 20244 min read


ISO-4448 Update Winter 2024
This is our 2nd public update regarding progress on DTS ISO 4448 - Public area mobile robots (PMR) for which Bern Grush is the global lead.
Feb 4, 20243 min read


City of Odense to host R-24 Robotics, Automation & Drones
For those curious about both mobile robots and Odense's renowned robotics community, "R-24" is the place to be on March 13-15, 2024.
Feb 3, 20243 min read


PMR use case: Robotic Wheelchairs improve Accessibility in Airports, Hospitals & more
Robotic wheelchairs are increasingly being deployed in airports and hospitals & are likely to find a role in shopping malls, museums & more.
Jan 29, 20247 min read


Urban Robotics Foundation partners with Intelligent Community Forum
The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) and URF announce a partnership aiming to share best practices on robot integration in communities.
Jan 23, 20243 min read


URF welcomes Corey Clothier to Advisory Council
As co-founder and CEO of ARIBO Autonomous Solutions, Corey is an automated mobility strategist, global thought leader, and innovator.
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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