Abstract: Open access to publication, software, and hardware is central to robotics: it lowers barriers to entry, supports reproducible science, and accelerates reliable system development. However, openness also exacerbates the inherent dual-use risks associated with research and innovation in robotics. It lowers barriers for states and nonstate actors to develop and deploy … [Read more...] about Is Open Robotics Innovation a Threat to International Peace and Security?
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President’s Message: Reflections on ICRA 2022
Having witnessed the nearly five thousand participants gathered in Philadelphia for the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2022, I think it’s safe to say that in-person meetings are emphatically back. It’s true that the coronavirus continues to evolve and still stubbornly refuses to go away, and many travel restrictions across borders remain in … [Read more...] about President’s Message: Reflections on ICRA 2022
