AIRI is developing a comprehensive standard for assessing competency in the governance, control, and responsible deployment of autonomous robotic systems. This standard is currently under development.
AIRI's Robotics Standard is currently in the research and development phase. Our team of experts is working to establish rigorous, internationally aligned benchmarks for assessing competency in the governance, operation, safety, and control of autonomous robotic systems.
The full standard, including competency frameworks, assessment criteria, and implementation guidance, will be published in due course. Please check back for updates or contact us to express interest in contributing to the development process.
While the full standard is yet to be published, AIRI anticipates that the Robotics Standard will address the following broad areas of competency. These areas are indicative and subject to revision during the development process.
Standards for assessing competency in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks associated with autonomous robotic systems in operational environments.
Benchmarks for the technical knowledge and skills required to operate, monitor, and intervene in robotic systems across industrial, service, and research contexts.
Frameworks for evaluating competency in the design, integration, and deployment of robotic systems within complex sociotechnical environments.
Standards addressing the ethical, legal, and regulatory dimensions of robotic system deployment, including accountability, transparency, and human oversight.
Autonomous robotic systems are increasingly deployed across critical sectors — healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, defence, and public services. As these systems become more capable and autonomous, the need for robust governance frameworks and competency standards becomes ever more urgent.
AIRI's Robotics Standard will provide the first internationally recognised framework for assessing whether individuals and institutions possess the knowledge, skills, and values required to govern and control robotic systems safely, ethically, and effectively.
International literature review and expert consultation to define the scope and structure of the standard.
Development of competency dimensions, indicators, and assessment criteria.
Public consultation and expert peer review of the draft standard.
Official publication and dissemination of the Robotics Standard.
Contact AIRI to express interest in contributing to the Robotics Standard development or to be notified upon publication.