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Mar 29 min read
Regulatory Challenges for Public-area Mobile Robots
Let's examine some of the key regulatory challenges facing new mobility technologies in urban environments.


Feb 253 min read
The Rise of Automated Vehicle PUDO: A Critical Urban Challenge
As cities move toward automated vehicle fleets, managing curb access for passenger and cargo pick-up and drop-off (PUDO) operations ...


Feb 165 min read
The Critical Need for Public-Area Mobile Robot Regulations
As PMRs increasingly appear, municipal leaders face a pressing challenge: how to effectively regulate these new technologies...

Feb 134 min read
The Future of Robotic Crossing Guards
Robotic crossing guards represent an important intersection of public safety, tech innovation, and social adaptation.


Feb 23 min read
The Municipal Business Case for Public-Area Mobile Robots
PMRs present municipalities with compelling opportunities for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and service enhancement.

Jan 303 min read
Understanding Road Safety Challenges in PMR Deployment: A Critical Research Gap
There is a critical shortage of research examining intersection safety implications and driver training needed prior to PMR deployment.

Nov 30, 20242 min read
Shared Space Planning in Cities: Micromobility and PMRs
Micromobility already requires rethinking street/pathway design. URF invites cities to plan for multi-use pathways - including PMRs.
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