#Robots & autonomous systems are going to transform how we live. What might this mean for #UrbanNature? We asked 170 experts to explore what we know, and what we need to know. New paper out now in @NatureEcoEvo. Part of @SelfRepairCity @Mark_A_Goddard https://rdcu.be/cc2BZ  1/5

Robotics and autonomous systems will radically alter urban land use, how we maintain urban green infrastructure, human-nature interactions, data collection and monitoring, managing pollution, waste, invasive and pest species, water and flooding 2/5

Whether outcomes for people and nature are +ve or -ve is hard to predict. Environmental scientists should advocate for impact evaluations with any phased implementation. This is essential as the rapid pace of technology change challenges the ability of regulation to keep up 3/5

The future impacts of robotics and autonomous systems may be hard to know in advance, but early examination and collaboration across disciplines is essential to fully realise benefits & avoid detrimental/unintended consequences on urban biodiversity and ecosystems 4/5

Finally thanks to the 70+ strong team from around the world for helping @Mark_A_Goddard & me put this together. 5/5