Introduction to journal of human-robot interaction special issue on law and policy

Abstract

We are delighted to guest edit this special law and policy issue of the Journal of Human-Robot Interaction. The issue comes at a time of heightened interest in robotics by policymakers at all levels. The HRI community is already deeply interdisciplinary and wide-ranging in its research questions. But to date, there has been relatively little work specifically focused on the ways robot design and user experience interacts with ongoing law and policy debates. This special issue is a chance to collect excellent examples of research at this intersection and, hopefully, to spark more.