Course Description
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Course Name
Robot Law
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Host University
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Area of Study
Global Security and Intelligence Studies, Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This course will give you insight in the technological, ethical and social aspects as well as the legal implications of the use of robotics
COURSE CONTENT
The course will be an interdisciplinary course, giving insight in the technological aspects, the ethical and social aspect as well as the legal implications of the use of robotics in different fields of society. This means the communication area, mobility, social support, medical and military and security applications. The subject will be the use of intelligent software, intelligent robots, nano-robots and drones in those areas. After a introductionary lecture about the subjects of the course, special attention will be given to the concept of natural person and legal personality of robots and humanoids.TEACHING METHODS
Class meetingsTYPE OF ASSESSMENT
Your final grade will consist of papers (60%), presentations (20%), participation (10%), excursions (10%)
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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