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Robot law, laws of robotics, or robotics law is an emerging field of law and many countries around the world have developed their own Law. Michalsons, as experts in the field, have contributed to a book dealing with the comparative outline of robot law in different countries.

The law of robotics tries to manage both ethical and legal questions relating to the legal status of robots. Who is liable for defective robots and the damage they may cause? How do you protect intellectual property and innovation about robots and the intellectual property they may create? What should you consider including in the contracts for the research and development of robots? What about personal privacy – do robots invade our privacy and how do we protect our personal information? Do robots have rights? And many more similar questions.

We can assist you as you navigate this challenging field.

You can read more of our latest Insights into Robot Law, below.

Are you ready for the Lexverse?

If you’re anything like the rest of us the thought of grappling with “AI”, “emerging tech”, “Web3” and the “metaverse” is crippling. We’ve all got enough to think about when it comes to managing data, privacy, the impact of [...]

Robotic process automation (RPA): a commercial & legal guide

It’s 4:39 pm. An MS Teams notification captures your attention from the top-right corner of your screen. It’s your MD—she sent you a 20-second voice note. And you have no idea what it’s about. Instantly, anxiety invades your body. [...]

Report of the Presidential Commission on the 4th Industrial Revolution (PC4IR)

On Friday, 23 October 2020, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies gazetted the Report of the Presidential Commission on the 4th Industrial Revolution (PC4IR). The Report sets out SA’s strategy, response, and framework for the 4th industrial [...]

By |2024-08-14T08:29:49+02:00October 27th, 2020|Categories: Internet Law, IT Law, Robot Law|Tags: , , , |

Robot Law Book – a Comparative Handbook

Are you looking for a robot law book or guide? Do you want to find out what the laws are that relate to robots in all the countries of the world? Robot Law Book We have contributed to a Comparative Handbook [...]

By |2023-04-03T11:34:10+02:00March 1st, 2019|Categories: Robot Law|Tags: , , , |

Drone law or regulations in South Africa | Get up to speed

Drone law in South Africa is a very interesting and complex situation. The flying of drones in the South African airspace had been unregulated and essentially illegal. Initially, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) responded by clamping down on [...]

By |2022-12-07T10:04:33+02:00July 4th, 2018|Categories: Robot Law|Tags: |

Drone Regulations and the Road Ahead

The South African Civil Aviation Authority has finally released the regulations on Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), commonly known as the drone regulations. These regulations are coming into force on 1 July 2015. Are the Regulations practical and will they be [...]

By |2022-12-07T10:06:02+02:00June 9th, 2015|Categories: Robot Law|Tags: , |