Guidebooks & Whitepapers
URF has published a series of guidebooks and whitepaper to support readiness for and deployment of Public-area Mobile Robots (PMRs).
Robots in Public
This is an Executive Summary of a forthcoming whitepaper co-authored with: NIST, ASTM and Mass Robotics.
Free download
Executive Guide to PMRs
URF's 2025 (2nd edition) of our Executive Guide to PMRs: What you need to know about PMRs
Discovery Guide to PMRs
URF's 2024 Discovery Guide to PMRs: Opportunities and Challenges
We believe the biggest barrier to successful PMR deployment is not the technology itself, but municipal readiness and public acceptance. By publishing these documents in advance of the ISO-4448 we want to help maximize the promised benefits of these technologies and help stakeholders anticipate and minimize any unintended consequences during pilot testing and early deployment.
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These guides will be supplemented by workshops (virtual and in-person) that will support knowledge transfer and provide interactive learning opportunities for stakeholders. Advisory services are also available.
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Municipal Readiness & Social Acceptance
According to a 2020 report by the OECD, “Globally, urbanisation is spreading. Towns are increasingly growing into cities and suburbs are being absorbed by expanding cities... Around 4,000 new metropolitan areas emerged between 1975 and 2015.”
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PMR Deployment impacts a number of areas of municipal concern and eventual responsibility. In a smaller municipality, a majority of these concerns might be the purview of a single Public Works Department, whereas in larger cities, these concerns are addressed by many different departments.
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We invite you to become a sponsor to help us educate the world about the opportunities, challenges and best practices for deploying intelligent transport systems in urban spaces.
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Sponsorship Ideas
Here are some initial ideas for what a Sponsorship Agreement for URF's Guides could include:
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Brand recognition, logo placement
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Naming opportunities (e.g. Title, Front cover logo, Presented by...)
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Advertising
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Chapter/section sponsorship
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Webinar guest speakers
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Media partnerships, graphic design support, digital and print distribution
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Language translation
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Hosting of workshops and training sessions (virtual and in-person)
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Annual memberships in URF for clients and/or suppliers
Let's Connect!
Please email: Lee St. James, URF's Managing Director, who will be pleased to explore the best sponsorship approach for your organization. We look forward to having a Zoom call to discuss your sales and marketing goals so we can customize a sponsorship package to best meet your needs.
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