Criminal Liability Of Medical Robots: Challenges and Opportunities For Future Law Enforcement

Deni Setiyawan

Abstract


This study aims to determine the challenges and opportunities in Criminal Liability for Errors Committed by medical robots in the future. The method used is normative juridical with statutory and conceptual approaches. This research discusses the criminal liability of medical robots and also the challenges and opportunities in health law regarding medical robots. The results of the study explain the responsibility for actions taken by artificial intelligence systems and robots. Liability is imposed on the manufacturer, operator, hospital, or software programmer connected to the robot. However, the challenge of proving cause, effect and intent in such cases can be very difficult. On the other hand, medical robots can help and relieve health workers in performing medical treatments. This research is expected to be useful in knowing the challenges and opportunities of law enforcement of medical robots, especially in criminal liability.


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Criminal Liability; Law Enforcement; Medical Robots.

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