As a global, non-profit, member-supported organization, we welcome members from a range of stakeholder groups including, but not limited to:

 

• Regional and Municipal Governments - Planners, Smart Cities, Transportation, Public Works, Safety

• Public Facility Operators - Airports, Hospitals, Entertainment Parks, Museums, Zoos 

• Consulting Firms - Urban/Traffic Planners, Engineering and Infrastructure Advisories

• Technology Companies - designers and manufacturers of robots and AV/mobility-related technology solutions

• Fleet Operators - Delivery and Logistics companies

• Academic Researchers, Standards Experts and Accessibility Advocates

 

Benefits of URF Membership: 

Successfully deploying and managing mobility innovations like robots in public spaces requires careful preparation, in-depth planning, pilot testing and intelligent governance. Do you have the expertise to do this on your own? Or are you thinking you can simply wait it out and catch up later? The risks of delaying or banning these technologies in the short term can far outweigh the costs of starting slowly and building organizational capacity by joining us.

 

URF membership helps you mitigate the risks and quickly understand the challenges and opportunities of innovations like public-area mobile robots (PMRs). We can guide you to prepare for the technology's governance through:

 

• Expert Network: 
  Connect with global members and get priority access to subject-matter experts who will guide your team on governance issues such as safety and deployment, regulations, orchestration, enforcement, and more

• Valuable Training: 
  Get early access to publications, workshops, and pilot project insights; participate in webinars and access advisory services for your specific questions

• International Standards: 
  Engage in the development of drafting international standards for PMR deployment (ISO/DTS 4448) and management of autonomous pick-up and drop-off of passengers and goods (ISO/DTS 25614)

• Strategic Partnerships: 
  Benefit from URF's collaborations with the Intelligent Community Forum, Centre for Integrated Transportation & Mobility, Drive Sweden, Robotics Australia Group, and others, with member discounts on select products and services​

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Fee Schedule

We offer 4 levels of membership based on the size of your organization and ability to pay. Since we are based in Toronto, Canada, the rates are stated in Canadian dollars. You can pay by credit card in the currency of your choice using our secure Stripe links below. Or you can contact us to obtain an invoice and wire transfer banking details. Your membership can be started at any time during the calendar year and you have the option to renew on a rolling 12-month basis. ​​​