Questions tagged [robot]
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What is the actus reus of an automated crime and when does it occur?
Suppose Bob programs an armed robot to shoot passers by as it senses them walking past and then places it on his front lawn, or alternatively to reach out with a boxing glove and punch them. Bob's robot subsequently wounds (or assaults) 5 separate…
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Is creating a informatical robot for poker or games illegal?
I am talking here about informatical robots that will make some operations without any human interaction.
You can find many stories about poker robots that play without anyone behind the computer on online cash poker site. Each time is explained…
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Can I get sued for using a betting bot?
I have created a bot for roulette that makes a bet on a certain condition.
In their terms of service, the casino — PokerStars Casino — says that any use of bots is prohibited. I understand that I can get banned for this, but can I get sued for…
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What are the regulations around autonomous/unmanned boats?
I'm an engineer working on an autonomous boat project. I want to make sure I'm not breaking any laws, but I've been unable to find any laws specifically regulating drone boats (unmanned/autonomous). Is this simply a relatively unregulated area, or…
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Do I need to get transit permits for an unmanned circumnavigating ship?
Suppose I built a small unmanned robotic ship (1.5 m long), and I intend to make it circumnavigate the Earth without stopping in any port along the way. Under international law, do I have to get permission from any authority in order for my ship to…
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Is a social media bot/user script illegal?
Say there is a desktop application software with the purpose of automating certain tasks on social media sites and the developer plans to operate in the US.
The desktop application essentially opens websites in a webview (just like a browser would)…
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Commercial autonomous (delivery) robot using sidewalks
Is it legal to operate a commercial autonomous robot on public sidewalks (and street crossings) to deliver pizza for example? The robot would not operate directly on roads or streets where it could meet other traffic participants.
Places of interest…
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