Legal certainty could be achieved more swiftly with voluntary self-regulation by the industry.
Mobility scooters, driverless cars, privacy and the elderly
There have been some near misses before, but for the first time in the UK a drone has collided with a landing plane.
Most drone regulation in 2016 is likely to be at the local, rather than federal level. California looks to be paving the way.
It is important that the UK is ready with the research, innovation and skills to be able to fully take advantage of the opportunities and manage any risks. The global market for the AI sector is expected to grow to $2-6 trillion by 2025.
The Internet of Things has raised such complicated practical issues that, experts suggest, it may have been delayed by a decade. But innovation is starting to solve some of these problems - and there are now forecasts that over 30 billion devices will be connected in to Internet of Things (IoT) networks by 2020.
Regulators are set to play a crucial role in tackling the potential dangers of robotics but,asks Neasa MacErlean, can we be confident they will get it right?
How will industry 4.0 will affect the sector in Germany, asks Dr Jan Phillip Rektorsche.
Can robots be accused of criminality? Brian O'Neill and Rob Dacre of 2 Hare Court examine issues which are starting to arise in the workplace.
Cyberhawk's biggest issue is the difference in regulation between different countries.
South Africa's mining industry has many uses for robotics with the primary role around dangerous work.
Finland has one of the most liberal regulatory systems in the world.
Surveillance is a priority for the Privacy Commissioner as part of its five year plan.
Employment terms will shift dramatically in an era of robot workers.
Innovators need to work with policymakers, says Lisa Ellman.
UK legislation is clearer on what is not allowed than what is permitted, says Caroline Coates.
Commercial needs is upping the ante for governments over regulation.
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