Review of legal frameworks, standards and best practices in verification and assurance for infrastructure inspection robotics

There is currently no single framework to regulate robotics technology in Europe. Different types of robots, depending on where they operate (e.g. which Member State and whether in the air, on land, or in the waters), may be subject to various existing laws or regulations on the international, European Union, and Member State levels.

This report reviews legal frameworks for robotic infrastructure inspection and maintenance, along with relevant standards and best practices in development, verification and assurance. It captures the best practices for:

• achieving safety assurance
• meeting existing regulatory standards
• addressing legal risks
• dealing with potential liability issues

The report is based on work from the Robotics for Inspection and Maintenance (RIMA) project, which AAIP is part of. The RIMA project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 824990.