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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


1st Edition of URF's Executive Guide to PMRs is now available!!
We are delighted to start 2024 with the release of URF's Executive Guide to PMRs: What you need to know about Public-area mobile robots
Jan 2, 20242 min read


URF joins Professional Partnership Program with Waterloo RoboHub
URF members will benefit from access to the latest research from the U. Waterloo RoboHub and by networking and sharing success stories.
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Australia's Sunshine Coast Council joins URF
URF is delighted to welcome Sunshine Coast Council - an innovative local government body from Australia - as a new municipal member.
Dec 7, 20233 min read


Norway invites URF to participate in sector dialog
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has invited URF's Executive Director to be a guest speaker at their sector-dialog on Dec 13th.
Dec 5, 20232 min read


ISO 4448 Update Fall 2023
This is the first periodic update regarding our effort on draft technical standard DTS ISO 4448 – “ Public-area mobile robots (PMR) and...
Nov 29, 20232 min read


Improving Safety, Security and Surveillance with PMRs
Can public-area mobile robots help you save money and lives?
Written by: Lee St James (Nov 2023)
Nov 17, 20235 min read


Before licensing public-area mobile robots in your city...
Robots used for delivery, maintenance, surveillance or other tasks within public areas are collectively known as public-area mobile...
Nov 14, 20233 min read


Involving Public Works leaders in PMR governance
Your Public Works Department will be the key governing focus when deploying public-area mobile robots
Nov 2, 20234 min read


Joining URF can help cities planning for AVs
Author: Bern Grush Municipalities can leverage regulation of urban robots to advance readiness for robotaxis and other AVs As we prepare...
Oct 30, 20234 min read
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