This book offers an original, cross-disciplinary approach that blends technological innovation with ethical, legal, and philosophical insight. Explore how cutting-edge robotics and AI are revolutionizing the way human beings engage with the most dangerous, remote, and demanding environments on Earthand beyond. From space missions and nuclear sites to military operations and toxic industrial zones, it showcases real-world deployments and theoretical advancements. Designed for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and ethicists, it supports both practical application and critical reflection. A vital resource for anyone developing or evaluating autonomous systems in extreme contexts.

Brings together cutting-edge research dedicated to the development and deployment of artificial intelligence Highlights state-of-the-art research in robotics and AI Aims to contribute to the design of artificial cognitive architectures better suited to act with human beings

Inhalt

Impossible Worlds: The Role of RAI Overcoming Human Thresholds.- Robotic Systems for Space Exploration.- Robotplan: Autonomous Inspection and Maintenance Robotics with Automated Planning and Acting.- Locomotion optimization for Grace, a legged climbing robot for MRO operations in harsh environments, etc.