The Case For a Federal Robotics Commission

Posted by Soulskill on Tuesday September 16, 2014 @10:40AM from the heading-up-the-anti-singularity-committee dept.

New submitter hmcd31 writes: In a new paper for Brookings' series on the future of civilian robotics, University of Washington Law Professor Ryan Calo argues the need for a Federal Robotics Commission. With advancements such as driverless cars and drones taking to the roads and skies, Calo sees a need for a government agency to monitor these changes. His paper details many benefits a robotics commission could bring, from funding to assisting in law and policy issues. The policies developed by this FRC are argued to be particularly important, as their impact in creating an early infrastructure for robotics could create an environment that lets the technology grow even more.

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And by "monitor this situation" by Scareduck · 2014-09-16 10:42 · Score: 4, Insightful

he means "make panicked decisions retarding business formation while entrenching early adopters".

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Looking for a Job by canadiannomad · 2014-09-16 12:26 · Score: 4, Insightful

Is it just me, or does this sound like an ambitious Law Professor looking for a new job as head of a newly minted agency?

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