The Urban Robotics Foundation was founded in 2021 as a global, non-profit organization that is bringing together stakeholders interested in public-area mobile robots (PMRs). Their 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. 

As communities around the world are beginning to develop policy regarding PMRs, URF members are in the unique position to help shape the new open, international standard for these devices. Bern Grush, Executive Director of URF, is the originator and project lead for the ISO draft technical standard 4448. His expertise informs their deep understanding of the multiple overlapping city systems and stakeholders impacted by the deployment of PMRs. 

For more information, visit www.urbanroboticsfoundation.org