Knowledge
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Overview of key regulatory issues raised by emerging developments in robotics, including autonomous vehicles, autonomous weapons, human-robot interaction, and cyborgs.
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Knowledge of how the law regulates robots and cyber-physical systems with respect to safety and regulatory oversight, liability, privacy and security.
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Knowledge of regulatory issues raised by artificial intelligence, including discrimination, transparency, privacy, use for law enforcement and copyright protection.
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Good knowledge of a specific sub-set of regulatory issues in a focus area selected by student groups in agreement with the teacher.
Skills
Ability to:
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discuss regulatory issues in light of ethical, gender and technical perspectives in robotics.
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collaborate in groups with other students.
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disseminate of legal research, employing audio-visual techniques.
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solve problems and apply ethical reasoning
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reflect over the need for regulation of robotics and artificial intelligence.
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participate in policy debates about emerging issues in robotics and their regulation at domestic, European and international Level.
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identify and reflect on new ethical issues arising from technological innovation, adoption and adaptation.
General Competence
Understanding how the emergence of robotics may affect society, including in sectors such as transport, health, employment, and public security. Understanding of weaknesses and strengths of regulation, and its effect on innovation. Development of oral presentation skills.