Legal Aspects of Production and Operation of Autonomous Combat Robots

Abstract

Mobile robots are increasingly replacing people in particularly dangerous situations and those at risk of losing their lives or health. One of such applications are military and preventive activities, where mobile robots are not only used for reconnaissance and patrol operations and the development trend is focused on the increasing use of mobile robots on the battlefield. Therefore, this type of equipment must meet the requirements and standards guaranteeing safety for the user and the environment. The paper presents a set of requirements for the production and use of autonomous combat vehicles put up by organizations such as the Defence Department, the European Union and NATO.

Keywords

• combat mobile robot
• robot on the battlefield
• robot with a weapon module
• military robot