A global horizon scan of the future impacts of robotics and autonomous systems on urban ecosystems
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A global horizon scan of the future impacts of robotics and autonomous systems on urban ecosystems. / Goddard, Mark A.; Davies, Zoe G.; Guenat, Solène; Ferguson, Mark J.; Fisher, Jessica C.; Akanni, Adeniran; Ahjokoski, Teija; Anderson, Pippin M.L.; Angeoletto, Fabio; Antoniou, Constantinos; Bates, Adam J.; Barkwith, Andrew; Berland, Adam; Bouch, Christopher J.; Rega-Brodsky, Christine C.; Byrne, Loren B.; Cameron, David; Canavan, Rory; Chapman, Tim; Connop, Stuart; Crossland, Steve; Dade, Marie C.; Dawson, David A.; Dobbs, Cynnamon; Downs, Colleen T.; Ellis, Erle C.; Escobedo, Francisco J.; Gobster, Paul; Gulsrud, Natalie Marie; Guneralp, Burak; Hahs, Amy K.; Hale, James D.; Hassall, Christopher; Hedblom, Marcus; Hochuli, Dieter F.; Inkinen, Tommi; Ioja, Ioan Cristian; Kendal, Dave; Knowland, Tom; Kowarik, Ingo; Langdale, Simon J.; Lerman, Susannah B.; MacGregor-Fors, Ian; Manning, Peter; Massini, Peter; McLean, Stacey; Mkwambisi, David D.; Ossola, Alessandro; Luque, Gabriel Pérez; Pérez-Urrestarazu, Luis; NatureEcology.
I: Nature Ecology and Evolution, Bind 5, Nr. 2, 2021, s. 219-230.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - A global horizon scan of the future impacts of robotics and autonomous systems on urban ecosystems
AU - Goddard, Mark A.
AU - Davies, Zoe G.
AU - Guenat, Solène
AU - Ferguson, Mark J.
AU - Fisher, Jessica C.
AU - Akanni, Adeniran
AU - Ahjokoski, Teija
AU - Anderson, Pippin M.L.
AU - Angeoletto, Fabio
AU - Antoniou, Constantinos
AU - Bates, Adam J.
AU - Barkwith, Andrew
AU - Berland, Adam
AU - Bouch, Christopher J.
AU - Rega-Brodsky, Christine C.
AU - Byrne, Loren B.
AU - Cameron, David
AU - Canavan, Rory
AU - Chapman, Tim
AU - Connop, Stuart
AU - Crossland, Steve
AU - Dade, Marie C.
AU - Dawson, David A.
AU - Dobbs, Cynnamon
AU - Downs, Colleen T.
AU - Ellis, Erle C.
AU - Escobedo, Francisco J.
AU - Gobster, Paul
AU - Gulsrud, Natalie Marie
AU - Guneralp, Burak
AU - Hahs, Amy K.
AU - Hale, James D.
AU - Hassall, Christopher
AU - Hedblom, Marcus
AU - Hochuli, Dieter F.
AU - Inkinen, Tommi
AU - Ioja, Ioan Cristian
AU - Kendal, Dave
AU - Knowland, Tom
AU - Kowarik, Ingo
AU - Langdale, Simon J.
AU - Lerman, Susannah B.
AU - MacGregor-Fors, Ian
AU - Manning, Peter
AU - Massini, Peter
AU - McLean, Stacey
AU - Mkwambisi, David D.
AU - Ossola, Alessandro
AU - Luque, Gabriel Pérez
AU - Pérez-Urrestarazu, Luis
AU - NatureEcology
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - Technology is transforming societies worldwide. A major innovation is the emergence of robotics and autonomous systems (RAS), which have the potential to revolutionize cities for both people and nature. Nonetheless, the opportunities and challenges associated with RAS for urban ecosystems have yet to be considered systematically. Here, we report the findings of an online horizon scan involving 170 expert participants from 35 countries. We conclude that RAS are likely to transform land use, transport systems and human–nature interactions. The prioritized opportunities were primarily centred on the deployment of RAS for the monitoring and management of biodiversity and ecosystems. Fewer challenges were prioritized. Those that were emphasized concerns surrounding waste from unrecovered RAS, and the quality and interpretation of RAS-collected data. Although the future impacts of RAS for urban ecosystems are difficult to predict, examining potentially important developments early is essential if we are to avoid detrimental consequences but fully realize the benefits.
AB - Technology is transforming societies worldwide. A major innovation is the emergence of robotics and autonomous systems (RAS), which have the potential to revolutionize cities for both people and nature. Nonetheless, the opportunities and challenges associated with RAS for urban ecosystems have yet to be considered systematically. Here, we report the findings of an online horizon scan involving 170 expert participants from 35 countries. We conclude that RAS are likely to transform land use, transport systems and human–nature interactions. The prioritized opportunities were primarily centred on the deployment of RAS for the monitoring and management of biodiversity and ecosystems. Fewer challenges were prioritized. Those that were emphasized concerns surrounding waste from unrecovered RAS, and the quality and interpretation of RAS-collected data. Although the future impacts of RAS for urban ecosystems are difficult to predict, examining potentially important developments early is essential if we are to avoid detrimental consequences but fully realize the benefits.
U2 - 10.1038/s41559-020-01358-z
DO - 10.1038/s41559-020-01358-z
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 33398104
AN - SCOPUS:85098750734
VL - 5
SP - 219
EP - 230
JO - Nature Ecology & Evolution
JF - Nature Ecology & Evolution
SN - 2397-334X
IS - 2
ER -
ID: 257282769