The Urban Robotics Foundation (URF) is a global, membership-funded, non-profit organization established in 2021. Its mission is to help stakeholders understand the integration of public mobile robots (PMRs) into urban environments, focusing on enhancing safety, accessibility, and collaboration. URF provides resources and guidance to its members, including an executive guide for preparing for PMR integration.

URF is actively involved in developing international standards, such as ISO 4448, to ensure the safe and accessible governance of PMRs. The foundation fosters collaboration among various stakeholders, including governments, urban planners, technology companies, and researchers, to share best practices and ideas. URF also engages its members through webinars, podcasts, and workshops, keeping them informed about the latest developments in PMR integration. With a small team, URF emphasizes community development and operates within multiple industries, including automotive, government, and technology.