The motley of laws and regulations that apply to robotics must be reviewed in order to pinpoint barriers and growth opportunities for the fledgling sector, the Defence Science and Technology Group has told the federal government.
Defence’s research and development arm has also advocated for greater access to capital and facilities in Australia, which it says is well-placed to become a robotics powerhouse due to its size and a stable economy.
In a submission to the national robotics strategy consultation, DSTG urged the government to commit to a review of existing legislation and regulations to “identify enablers, barriers and opportunities”, and “mitigate against hindering growth”.
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