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New York law would ban civilians from weaponizing robots
- New York lawmakers propose a bill banning civilians from weaponizing robots or drones, except for law enforcement and military personnel.
- The Responsible Robotics Act aims to prevent mounting weapons like firearms, stun guns, chemicals, lasers, and explosives on robots.
- Violators of the bill could face penalties ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 for using weaponized robots.
- The legislation prohibits civilians from using robots to physically restrain individuals, aiming to protect public trust in technology.
- Exceptions are made for defense contractors and law enforcement for specific purposes like explosive disposal.
- Boston Dynamics, creator of Spot robot, supports the legislation and restricts any weaponization of its robots by customers.
- Advocates see the legislation as a crucial step to combat the growing use of robot surveillance by law enforcement.
- Similar bills in Massachusetts, Montana, and Rhode Island aim to restrict weaponized robots, but none have passed yet.
- New York law enforcement has increased spending on robotics, including contracts with Boston Dynamics for Spot robot dogs.
- Police departments in various cities have augmented robot spending, with some considering the use of armed robots for law enforcement activities.
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