The Urban Robotics Foundation (URF) is a global, membership-funded, non-profit organization that is bringing together stakeholders interested in public-area mobile robots (PMRs). Our goal is to help ensure that stakeholders understand the opportunities and challenges of PMRs and to build a global network of people focused on learning how PMRs can contribute to improved livability in urban ecosystems. Membership is open to: - municipal, urban and traffic planners - public facility operators (airports, zoos, hospitals, campuses) - accessibility advocacy groups - robot manufacturers & technology innovators - fleet operators - researchers Our focus is to develop the ISO TC204 WG19 DTS4448, a global standard that sets the parameters and procedures for "Intelligent transportation systems — Public-area mobile robots (PMRs) and automated pathway devices". We also offer municipal readiness workshops, virtual roundtables, and webinars to bring together stakeholders who may struggle to find the most relevant and credible information to address the challenges and opportunities of PMRs.
