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Human rights in the robot age: challenges arising form the use of robotics, artificial intelligence, and virtual and augmented reality

Report Institutional policyWestern Europe · NLadopted

This 2017 report by the Rathenau Instituut examines the human rights challenges arising from the use of robotics, artificial intelligence, and virtual and augmented reality. Authored by R. van Est and L. Kool, it explores the societal and ethical implications of these emerging technologies in a 58-page popularizing report.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Rathenau InstituutAcademic · NL
Lead issuer
Legal forceAdvisory
Under whose authorityInstitutional policy
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

General publicNational governmentResearchers and academics

Researchers and the general public interested in the human rights implications of robotics and AI.

Sectors
Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The report addresses the challenges and human rights implications arising from the use of robotics, artificial intelligence, and virtual and augmented reality.

What's missing

Specific regulatory enforcement mechanisms, binding legal mandates, and detailed technical specifications are not stated in the provided text.

Key takeaways
  • The report examines challenges to human rights posed by robotics, AI, and virtual/augmented reality.
  • It is published by the Rathenau Instituut in The Hague.
  • The document spans 58 pages and functions as a popularizing research report.
Issued2017
Length354 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Rathenau Instituut Report

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Rathenau Instituut Report

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Rathenau Instituut Report

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Rathenau Instituut Report

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

Rathenau Instituut Report

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Rathenau Instituut Report

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Rathenau Instituut Report

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Rathenau Instituut Report

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

human_rights robotics artificial_intelligence virtual_reality augmented_reality