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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Conference object , Other literature type 2022 Italy, Qatar, United States, Qatar, United Kingdom, Italy, Italy, ItalyPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Funded by:UKRI | PhenomUK - Crop Phenotypi..., UKRI | GCRF Trade, Development a..., UKRI | What to plant, when and w... +4 projectsUKRI| PhenomUK - Crop Phenotyping: from Sensors to Knowledge ,UKRI| GCRF Trade, Development and the Environment Hub ,UKRI| What to plant, when and where? - designing integrated forest-agricultural landscapes to enhance multiple livelihood benefits to and from agriculture ,UKRI| EMERGENCE: Tackling Frailty - Facilitating the Emergence of Healthcare Robots from Labs into Service ,EC| MEMMO ,EC| PERSEO ,UKRI| Balancing the impact of City Infrastructure Engineering on Natural systems using RobotsSolène Guenat; Phil Purnell; Zoe G. Davies; Maximilian Nawrath; Lindsay C. Stringer; Giridhara R Babu; M. Balasubramanian; Erica E. F. Ballantyne; Bhuvana Kolar Bylappa; Bei Chen; Peta De Jager; Andrea Del Prete; Alessandro Di Nuovo; C. O. Ehi‐Eromosele; Mehran Eskandari Torbaghan; Karl L. Evans; Markus Fraundorfer; Wissem Haouas; Josephat U. Izunobi; Juan Carlos Jáuregui-Correa; Bilal Kaddouh; Sonia Lewycka; Ana C. MacIntosh; Christine Mady; Carsten Maple; Worku Negash Mhiret; Rozhen Kamal Mohammed-Amin; Olukunle C. Olawole; Temilola Oluseyi; Caroline Orfila; Alessandro Ossola; Marion Pfeifer; Tony Pridmore; Moti Lal Rijal; Christine C. Rega‐Brodsky; I.D. Robertson; Christopher Rogers; Charles Rougé; Maryam Bibi Rumaney; Mmabaledi Seeletso; Mohammed Shaqura; L. M. Suresh; Martin Sweeting; Nick Taylor Buck; M.U. Ukwuru; Thomas Verbeek; Hinrich Voss; Zia Wadud; Xinjun Wang; Neil Winn; Martin Dallimer;pmid: 35729171
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AbstractRobotics and autonomous systems are reshaping the world, changing healthcare, food production and biodiversity management. While they will play a fundamental role in delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals, associated opportunities and threats are yet to be considered systematically. We report on a horizon scan evaluating robotics and autonomous systems impact on all Sustainable Development Goals, involving 102 experts from around the world. Robotics and autonomous systems are likely to transform how the Sustainable Development Goals are achieved, through replacing and supporting human activities, fostering innovation, enhancing remote access and improving monitoring. Emerging threats relate to reinforcing inequalities, exacerbating environmental change, diverting resources from tried-and-tested solutions and reducing freedom and privacy through inadequate governance. Although predicting future impacts of robotics and autonomous systems on the Sustainable Development Goals is difficult, thoroughly examining technological developments early is essential to prevent unintended detrimental consequences. Additionally, robotics and autonomous systems should be considered explicitly when developing future iterations of the Sustainable Development Goals to avoid reversing progress or exacerbating inequalities.
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Urban vacant lots are often a contentious feature in cities, seen as overgrown, messy eyesores that plague neighborhoods. We propose a shift in this perception to locations of urban potential, because vacant lots may serve as informal greenspaces that maximize urban biodiversity while satisfying residents’ preferences for their design and use. Our goal was to assess what kind of vacant lots are ecologically valuable by assessing their biotic contents and residents’ preferences within a variety of settings. We surveyed 150 vacant lots throughout Baltimore, Maryland for their plant and bird communities, classified the lot’s setting within the urban matrix, and surveyed residents. Remnant vacant lots had greater vegetative structure and bird species richness as compared to other lot origins, while vacant lot settings had limited effects on their contents. Residents preferred well-maintained lots with more trees and less artificial cover, support of which may increase local biodiversity in vacant lots. Collectively, we propose that vacant lots with a mixture of remnant and planted vegetation can act as sustainable urban greenspaces with the potential for some locations to enhance urban tree cover and bird habitat, while balancing the needs and preferences of city residents.
Sustainability arrow_drop_down SustainabilityOther literature type . 2018License: CC BYFull-Text: http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/5/1679/pdfData sources: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing InstituteScholarWorks@UMassAmherstArticle . 2018License: CC BYData sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type , Journal 2021 United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Denmark, Italy, Australia, United States, Belgium, Australia, Netherlands, United KingdomPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Funded by:UKRI | Balancing the impact of C..., EC | RELATEUKRI| Balancing the impact of City Infrastructure Engineering on Natural systems using Robots ,EC| RELATEChristopher J. Bouch; Steve Crossland; Gabriel Pérez Luque; Simon G. Potts; David Cameron; Gad Perry; Mark Whitling; Uri Roll; Jun Yang; Carla-Leanne Washbourne; Kumelachew Yeshitela; Stacey McLean; Stevienna de Saille; Simon J. Langdale; Dave Kendal; David D. Mkwambisi; Tim Chapman; Kate E. Plummer; Solène Guenat; Jessica C. Fisher; Christopher Hassall; Tracy Smith; Tom Knowland; Stuart Connop; Teija Ahjokoski; Ferguson Mark William James; Peter Massini; Carl D. Soulsbury; Loren B. Byrne; David Dawson; Stephen Venn; Alessandro Ossola; Heather Rumble; Tommi Inkinen; Francisco J. Escobedo; Christine C. Rega-Brodsky; Constantinos Antoniou; Nicholas S.G. Williams; Mark A. Goddard; Mark A. Goddard; Susannah B. Lerman; Natalie Marie Gulsrud; Philip H. Warren; Margaret C. Stanley; Erle C. Ellis; Sebastian Sautter; Peter Manning; Rory Canavan; Tim Van de Voorde; Fabio Angeoletto; Adam Berland; Dieter F. Hochuli; Ken Yocom; Pippin Anderson; Ingo Kowarik; Luis Pérez-Urrestarazu; Paul H. Gobster; Adeniran Akanni; Catherine E. Scott; Tristan J. Pett; Martin Dallimer; Amy K. Hahs; Jon P. Sadler; Katia Perini; Ian MacGregor-Fors; Burak Güneralp; Marie C. Dade; Cynnamon Dobbs; Robbert P. H. Snep; James D. Hale; Adam J. Bates; Raoufou Radji; Colleen T. Downs; Marcus Hedblom; Ioan Cristian Iojă; Assaf Shwartz; Andrew Barkwith; Zoe G. Davies;pmid: 33398104
La tecnología está transformando las sociedades en todo el mundo. Una innovación importante es la aparición de la robótica y los sistemas autónomos (RAS), que tienen el potencial de revolucionar las ciudades tanto para las personas como para la naturaleza. Sin embargo, las oportunidades y desafíos asociados con el RAS para los ecosistemas urbanos aún no se han considerado sistemáticamente. A continuación, presentamos los resultados de un análisis del horizonte en línea en el que participaron 170 expertos de 35 países. Concluimos que es probable que el RAS transforme el uso de la tierra, los sistemas de transporte y las interacciones entre el ser humano y la naturaleza. Las oportunidades priorizadas se centraron principalmente en el despliegue de RAS para el monitoreo y la gestión de la biodiversidad y los ecosistemas. Se priorizaron menos desafíos. Las que se enfatizaron se refieren a los residuos de ras no recuperados y a la calidad e interpretación de los datos recopilados por ras. Aunque los impactos futuros de la RAS para los ecosistemas urbanos son difíciles de predecir, examinar los desarrollos potencialmente importantes desde el principio es esencial si queremos evitar consecuencias perjudiciales pero aprovechar plenamente los beneficios. Los desafíos futuros y las oportunidades potenciales de la robótica y los sistemas autónomos en los ecosistemas urbanos, y cómo pueden afectar la biodiversidad, se exploran y priorizan a través de un análisis del horizonte global de 170 expertos. La technologie transforme les sociétés du monde entier. Une innovation majeure est l'émergence de la robotique et des systèmes autonomes (RAS), qui ont le potentiel de révolutionner les villes pour les personnes et la nature. Néanmoins, les opportunités et les défis associés aux RAS pour les écosystèmes urbains n'ont pas encore été systématiquement pris en compte. Ici, nous rapportons les résultats d'une analyse d'horizon en ligne impliquant 170 participants experts de 35 pays. Nous concluons que les RAS sont susceptibles de transformer l'utilisation des terres, les systèmes de transport et les interactions entre l'homme et la nature. Les opportunités priorisées étaient principalement centrées sur le déploiement de RAS pour le suivi et la gestion de la biodiversité et des écosystèmes. Moins de défis ont été priorisés. Ceux qui ont été soulignés concernent les déchets environnants provenant des ras non récupérés, ainsi que la qualité et l'interprétation des données collectées par les ras. Bien que les impacts futurs des RAS sur les écosystèmes urbains soient difficiles à prévoir, il est essentiel d'examiner rapidement les développements potentiellement importants si nous voulons éviter les conséquences néfastes mais en tirer pleinement parti. Les défis futurs et les opportunités potentielles de la robotique et des systèmes autonomes dans les écosystèmes urbains, et comment ils peuvent avoir un impact sur la biodiversité, sont explorés et hiérarchisés via un horizon global de 170 experts. 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. The future challenges and potential opportunities of robotics and autonomous systems in urban ecosystems, and how they may impact biodiversity, are explored and prioritized via a global horizon scan of 170 experts. تعمل التكنولوجيا على تحويل المجتمعات في جميع أنحاء العالم. يتمثل أحد الابتكارات الرئيسية في ظهور الروبوتات والأنظمة المستقلة (RAS)، والتي لديها القدرة على إحداث ثورة في المدن لكل من الناس والطبيعة. ومع ذلك، لم يتم بعد النظر بشكل منهجي في الفرص والتحديات المرتبطة بـ RAS للنظم الإيكولوجية الحضرية. هنا، نبلغ عن نتائج مسح الأفق عبر الإنترنت الذي شارك فيه 170 خبيرًا من 35 دولة. نستنتج أن RAS من المرجح أن يحول استخدام الأراضي وأنظمة النقل والتفاعلات بين الطبيعة البشرية. تركزت الفرص ذات الأولوية في المقام الأول على نشر RAS لرصد وإدارة التنوع البيولوجي والنظم الإيكولوجية. تم إعطاء الأولوية لتحديات أقل. تلك التي تم التأكيد عليها المخاوف المحيطة بالنفايات من RAS غير المستردة، وجودة وتفسير البيانات التي تم جمعها من RAS. على الرغم من صعوبة التنبؤ بالآثار المستقبلية لـ RAS على النظم الإيكولوجية الحضرية، إلا أن دراسة التطورات المهمة المحتملة في وقت مبكر أمر ضروري إذا أردنا تجنب العواقب الضارة ولكن تحقيق الفوائد بالكامل. يتم استكشاف التحديات المستقبلية والفرص المحتملة للروبوتات والأنظمة المستقلة في النظم الإيكولوجية الحضرية، وكيف يمكن أن تؤثر على التنوع البيولوجي، وتحديد أولوياتها من خلال مسح الأفق العالمي الذي يضم 170 خبيرًا.
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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Conference object , Other literature type 2022 Italy, Qatar, United States, Qatar, United Kingdom, Italy, Italy, ItalyPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Funded by:UKRI | PhenomUK - Crop Phenotypi..., UKRI | GCRF Trade, Development a..., UKRI | What to plant, when and w... +4 projectsUKRI| PhenomUK - Crop Phenotyping: from Sensors to Knowledge ,UKRI| GCRF Trade, Development and the Environment Hub ,UKRI| What to plant, when and where? - designing integrated forest-agricultural landscapes to enhance multiple livelihood benefits to and from agriculture ,UKRI| EMERGENCE: Tackling Frailty - Facilitating the Emergence of Healthcare Robots from Labs into Service ,EC| MEMMO ,EC| PERSEO ,UKRI| Balancing the impact of City Infrastructure Engineering on Natural systems using RobotsSolène Guenat; Phil Purnell; Zoe G. Davies; Maximilian Nawrath; Lindsay C. Stringer; Giridhara R Babu; M. Balasubramanian; Erica E. F. Ballantyne; Bhuvana Kolar Bylappa; Bei Chen; Peta De Jager; Andrea Del Prete; Alessandro Di Nuovo; C. O. Ehi‐Eromosele; Mehran Eskandari Torbaghan; Karl L. Evans; Markus Fraundorfer; Wissem Haouas; Josephat U. Izunobi; Juan Carlos Jáuregui-Correa; Bilal Kaddouh; Sonia Lewycka; Ana C. MacIntosh; Christine Mady; Carsten Maple; Worku Negash Mhiret; Rozhen Kamal Mohammed-Amin; Olukunle C. Olawole; Temilola Oluseyi; Caroline Orfila; Alessandro Ossola; Marion Pfeifer; Tony Pridmore; Moti Lal Rijal; Christine C. Rega‐Brodsky; I.D. Robertson; Christopher Rogers; Charles Rougé; Maryam Bibi Rumaney; Mmabaledi Seeletso; Mohammed Shaqura; L. M. Suresh; Martin Sweeting; Nick Taylor Buck; M.U. Ukwuru; Thomas Verbeek; Hinrich Voss; Zia Wadud; Xinjun Wang; Neil Winn; Martin Dallimer;pmid: 35729171
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AbstractRobotics and autonomous systems are reshaping the world, changing healthcare, food production and biodiversity management. While they will play a fundamental role in delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals, associated opportunities and threats are yet to be considered systematically. We report on a horizon scan evaluating robotics and autonomous systems impact on all Sustainable Development Goals, involving 102 experts from around the world. Robotics and autonomous systems are likely to transform how the Sustainable Development Goals are achieved, through replacing and supporting human activities, fostering innovation, enhancing remote access and improving monitoring. Emerging threats relate to reinforcing inequalities, exacerbating environmental change, diverting resources from tried-and-tested solutions and reducing freedom and privacy through inadequate governance. Although predicting future impacts of robotics and autonomous systems on the Sustainable Development Goals is difficult, thoroughly examining technological developments early is essential to prevent unintended detrimental consequences. Additionally, robotics and autonomous systems should be considered explicitly when developing future iterations of the Sustainable Development Goals to avoid reversing progress or exacerbating inequalities.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal , Other literature type 2018 United StatesPublisher:MDPI AG Funded by:NSF | Baltimore Ecosystem Study...NSF| Baltimore Ecosystem Study Phase III: Adaptive Processes in the Baltimore Socio-Ecological System from the Sanitary to the Sustainable CityAuthors: Christine C. Rega-Brodsky; Charles H. Nilon; Paige S. Warren;doi: 10.3390/su10051679
Urban vacant lots are often a contentious feature in cities, seen as overgrown, messy eyesores that plague neighborhoods. We propose a shift in this perception to locations of urban potential, because vacant lots may serve as informal greenspaces that maximize urban biodiversity while satisfying residents’ preferences for their design and use. Our goal was to assess what kind of vacant lots are ecologically valuable by assessing their biotic contents and residents’ preferences within a variety of settings. We surveyed 150 vacant lots throughout Baltimore, Maryland for their plant and bird communities, classified the lot’s setting within the urban matrix, and surveyed residents. Remnant vacant lots had greater vegetative structure and bird species richness as compared to other lot origins, while vacant lot settings had limited effects on their contents. Residents preferred well-maintained lots with more trees and less artificial cover, support of which may increase local biodiversity in vacant lots. Collectively, we propose that vacant lots with a mixture of remnant and planted vegetation can act as sustainable urban greenspaces with the potential for some locations to enhance urban tree cover and bird habitat, while balancing the needs and preferences of city residents.
Sustainability arrow_drop_down SustainabilityOther literature type . 2018License: CC BYFull-Text: http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/5/1679/pdfData sources: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing InstituteScholarWorks@UMassAmherstArticle . 2018License: CC BYData sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type , Journal 2021 United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Denmark, Italy, Australia, United States, Belgium, Australia, Netherlands, United KingdomPublisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLC Funded by:UKRI | Balancing the impact of C..., EC | RELATEUKRI| Balancing the impact of City Infrastructure Engineering on Natural systems using Robots ,EC| RELATEChristopher J. Bouch; Steve Crossland; Gabriel Pérez Luque; Simon G. Potts; David Cameron; Gad Perry; Mark Whitling; Uri Roll; Jun Yang; Carla-Leanne Washbourne; Kumelachew Yeshitela; Stacey McLean; Stevienna de Saille; Simon J. Langdale; Dave Kendal; David D. Mkwambisi; Tim Chapman; Kate E. Plummer; Solène Guenat; Jessica C. Fisher; Christopher Hassall; Tracy Smith; Tom Knowland; Stuart Connop; Teija Ahjokoski; Ferguson Mark William James; Peter Massini; Carl D. Soulsbury; Loren B. Byrne; David Dawson; Stephen Venn; Alessandro Ossola; Heather Rumble; Tommi Inkinen; Francisco J. Escobedo; Christine C. Rega-Brodsky; Constantinos Antoniou; Nicholas S.G. Williams; Mark A. Goddard; Mark A. Goddard; Susannah B. Lerman; Natalie Marie Gulsrud; Philip H. Warren; Margaret C. Stanley; Erle C. Ellis; Sebastian Sautter; Peter Manning; Rory Canavan; Tim Van de Voorde; Fabio Angeoletto; Adam Berland; Dieter F. Hochuli; Ken Yocom; Pippin Anderson; Ingo Kowarik; Luis Pérez-Urrestarazu; Paul H. Gobster; Adeniran Akanni; Catherine E. Scott; Tristan J. Pett; Martin Dallimer; Amy K. Hahs; Jon P. Sadler; Katia Perini; Ian MacGregor-Fors; Burak Güneralp; Marie C. Dade; Cynnamon Dobbs; Robbert P. H. Snep; James D. Hale; Adam J. Bates; Raoufou Radji; Colleen T. Downs; Marcus Hedblom; Ioan Cristian Iojă; Assaf Shwartz; Andrew Barkwith; Zoe G. Davies;pmid: 33398104
La tecnología está transformando las sociedades en todo el mundo. Una innovación importante es la aparición de la robótica y los sistemas autónomos (RAS), que tienen el potencial de revolucionar las ciudades tanto para las personas como para la naturaleza. Sin embargo, las oportunidades y desafíos asociados con el RAS para los ecosistemas urbanos aún no se han considerado sistemáticamente. A continuación, presentamos los resultados de un análisis del horizonte en línea en el que participaron 170 expertos de 35 países. Concluimos que es probable que el RAS transforme el uso de la tierra, los sistemas de transporte y las interacciones entre el ser humano y la naturaleza. Las oportunidades priorizadas se centraron principalmente en el despliegue de RAS para el monitoreo y la gestión de la biodiversidad y los ecosistemas. Se priorizaron menos desafíos. Las que se enfatizaron se refieren a los residuos de ras no recuperados y a la calidad e interpretación de los datos recopilados por ras. Aunque los impactos futuros de la RAS para los ecosistemas urbanos son difíciles de predecir, examinar los desarrollos potencialmente importantes desde el principio es esencial si queremos evitar consecuencias perjudiciales pero aprovechar plenamente los beneficios. Los desafíos futuros y las oportunidades potenciales de la robótica y los sistemas autónomos en los ecosistemas urbanos, y cómo pueden afectar la biodiversidad, se exploran y priorizan a través de un análisis del horizonte global de 170 expertos. La technologie transforme les sociétés du monde entier. Une innovation majeure est l'émergence de la robotique et des systèmes autonomes (RAS), qui ont le potentiel de révolutionner les villes pour les personnes et la nature. Néanmoins, les opportunités et les défis associés aux RAS pour les écosystèmes urbains n'ont pas encore été systématiquement pris en compte. Ici, nous rapportons les résultats d'une analyse d'horizon en ligne impliquant 170 participants experts de 35 pays. Nous concluons que les RAS sont susceptibles de transformer l'utilisation des terres, les systèmes de transport et les interactions entre l'homme et la nature. Les opportunités priorisées étaient principalement centrées sur le déploiement de RAS pour le suivi et la gestion de la biodiversité et des écosystèmes. Moins de défis ont été priorisés. Ceux qui ont été soulignés concernent les déchets environnants provenant des ras non récupérés, ainsi que la qualité et l'interprétation des données collectées par les ras. Bien que les impacts futurs des RAS sur les écosystèmes urbains soient difficiles à prévoir, il est essentiel d'examiner rapidement les développements potentiellement importants si nous voulons éviter les conséquences néfastes mais en tirer pleinement parti. Les défis futurs et les opportunités potentielles de la robotique et des systèmes autonomes dans les écosystèmes urbains, et comment ils peuvent avoir un impact sur la biodiversité, sont explorés et hiérarchisés via un horizon global de 170 experts. 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. The future challenges and potential opportunities of robotics and autonomous systems in urban ecosystems, and how they may impact biodiversity, are explored and prioritized via a global horizon scan of 170 experts. تعمل التكنولوجيا على تحويل المجتمعات في جميع أنحاء العالم. يتمثل أحد الابتكارات الرئيسية في ظهور الروبوتات والأنظمة المستقلة (RAS)، والتي لديها القدرة على إحداث ثورة في المدن لكل من الناس والطبيعة. ومع ذلك، لم يتم بعد النظر بشكل منهجي في الفرص والتحديات المرتبطة بـ RAS للنظم الإيكولوجية الحضرية. هنا، نبلغ عن نتائج مسح الأفق عبر الإنترنت الذي شارك فيه 170 خبيرًا من 35 دولة. نستنتج أن RAS من المرجح أن يحول استخدام الأراضي وأنظمة النقل والتفاعلات بين الطبيعة البشرية. تركزت الفرص ذات الأولوية في المقام الأول على نشر RAS لرصد وإدارة التنوع البيولوجي والنظم الإيكولوجية. تم إعطاء الأولوية لتحديات أقل. تلك التي تم التأكيد عليها المخاوف المحيطة بالنفايات من RAS غير المستردة، وجودة وتفسير البيانات التي تم جمعها من RAS. على الرغم من صعوبة التنبؤ بالآثار المستقبلية لـ RAS على النظم الإيكولوجية الحضرية، إلا أن دراسة التطورات المهمة المحتملة في وقت مبكر أمر ضروري إذا أردنا تجنب العواقب الضارة ولكن تحقيق الفوائد بالكامل. يتم استكشاف التحديات المستقبلية والفرص المحتملة للروبوتات والأنظمة المستقلة في النظم الإيكولوجية الحضرية، وكيف يمكن أن تؤثر على التنوع البيولوجي، وتحديد أولوياتها من خلال مسح الأفق العالمي الذي يضم 170 خبيرًا.
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