National Robotics Strategy Theme 3: Trust, inclusion and responsible development and use
Theme 3: Trust, inclusion and responsible development and use
This document outlines Australia's national strategy for ensuring robotics and automation technologies are developed and used safely, securely, ethically, and inclusively. It focuses on updating regulatory frameworks, understanding social impacts, engaging in international standards-setting, and improving the safety and cyber security of robotics. Case studies illustrate ethical guidelines for drone use on Jawoyn Country and assistive robotics for people with spinal cord injuries.
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Who it governs
This document is for policymakers, industry participants, researchers, and the Australian public interested in the responsible governance and future integration of robotics and automation technologies.
What the document contains
This section of the National Robotics Strategy addresses how to foster trust, inclusion, and responsible development of robotics and automation in Australia. It covers social impacts on employment, data privacy, cyber security, regulatory frameworks, international standards, and case studies on ethical drone use and assistive technologies.
Specific legal definitions, binding compliance enforcement mechanisms, and technical standards specifications are not provided in this document.
- Robotics and automation must be designed and adopted to be safe, secure, and inclusive by design for Australian workers and communities.
- Collaboration between industry, government, communities, and workers is essential for responsible technology development.
- Cyber security and data privacy measures are critical to protect industries and the wider community from risks associated with connected robotics.
- Ethical frameworks must support First Nations data sovereignty and inclusive innovation, as demonstrated in drone usage on Jawoyn Country.
- The strategy sets specific objectives, outcomes, and indicators of success to measure regulatory fitness, social impacts, standards adoption, and system security.
· Goal · What we’ve heard · Case study: Ethical protocols for drone use on Jawoyn Country · Case study: Improving accessibility with robotics and automation · Supporting government initiatives · Objectives · Outcomes · Indicators of success · Contact us
How it scores
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
screening score · 2026-10-24
Fairness
2/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
communities, industry, academia and government need to bring together a range of perspectives to identify potential biases and adverse consequences.
What we’ve heard
screening score · 2026-10-24
Human Dignity
2/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
update governance frameworks to promote robotics and automation solutions that improve social wellbeing, inclusion and safety
What we’ve heard
screening score · 2026-10-24
Human Oversight
1/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
Research shows that robotics and automation often complement human labour, increasing employment and job satisfaction
What we’ve heard
screening score · 2026-10-24
Privacy
2/5Protection of personal data and private life
Managing cyber security, data privacy, collection, storage and use will be important to protect our industries and the wider community.
What we’ve heard
screening score · 2026-10-24
Transparency
2/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
Improved performance on measures of regulatory transparency and compliance.
Indicators of success
screening score · 2026-10-24
Enforcement
1/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
Improved performance on measures of regulatory transparency and compliance.
Indicators of success
screening score · 2026-10-24
Impact Assessment
2/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
Better understand and address the social impacts of robotics and automation in critical industries
Objectives
screening score · 2026-10-24