Tag: robot safety
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Robotics
Robotics is the interdisciplinary field focused on the design, construction, operation, and use of programmable machines – robots – that perform tasks traditionally carried out by humans. It integrates principles of mechanical engineering (for robot bodies and mechanisms), electrical and electronic engineering (for power and sensing), and computer science (for control algorithms and artificial intelligence).…
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Robot
A robot is generally defined as a programmable machine capable of carrying out a series of actions automatically. Unlike simple machines, robots can be reprogrammed to perform different tasks and often operate with a degree of autonomy or responsiveness to their environment. The classic industry definition from the Robot Institute of America (1979) describes a…
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Robots, Robotics, and the Law: A Global Perspective
Robots and automated systems are increasingly present in manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, homes, and even warfare. This proliferation raises complex legal questions around liability, intellectual property, privacy, labor, and ethics. Lawmakers and courts worldwide are grappling with how to adapt existing legal frameworks – or create new ones – to govern robots in a manner that…