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Robotics and automation in the city: a research agenda

Rachel MacrorieUrban Institute, University of Sheffield, Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences (ICOSS), Sheffield, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Simon MarvinUrban Institute, University of Sheffield, Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences (ICOSS), Sheffield, UKView further author information
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Aidan WhileUrban Institute, University of Sheffield, Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences (ICOSS), Sheffield, UKView further author information
Pages 197-217 | Received 28 Mar 2019, Accepted 24 Nov 2019, Published online: 31 Dec 2019

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