Safe & Explainable Robotics: Verification, Safety Cases & Ethics Training Course
Safe & Explainable Robotics is an in-depth training program centred on the safety, verification, and ethical governance of robotic systems. This course bridges theory and practice by examining safety case methodologies, hazard analysis, and explainable AI approaches that render robotic decision-making transparent and trustworthy. Participants will learn how to ensure compliance, verify behaviours, and document safety assurance in alignment with international standards.
Delivered as instructor-led live training (available online or onsite), this programme is designed for intermediate-level professionals who wish to apply verification, validation, and explainability principles to ensure the safe and ethical deployment of robotic systems.
By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Develop and document safety cases for robotic and autonomous systems.
- Apply verification and validation techniques within simulation environments.
- Understand explainable AI frameworks for robotics decision-making.
- Integrate safety and ethics principles into system design and operation.
- Communicate safety and transparency requirements to stakeholders.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Hands-on simulation and safety analysis exercises.
- Case studies from real-world robotics applications.
Course Customisation Options
- To request a bespoke training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Safety and Explainability in Robotics
- Overview of safety and transparency in robotic systems
- Regulatory and ethical context for robotics and AI
- Standards and frameworks: ISO 26262, ISO 10218, and ISO/IEC 42001
Risk and Hazard Analysis
- Identifying hazards in autonomous and semi-autonomous systems
- Performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Quantifying risk and mitigation through safety design
Verification and Validation Techniques
- Testing robotic behaviours in simulated environments
- Formal verification and test case design
- Data-driven validation and monitoring techniques
Safety Case Development
- Structure and content of a safety case
- Documenting compliance and traceability
- Using tools for evidence management and risk justification
Explainable AI for Robotics
- Making decision-making processes transparent
- Interpretability techniques for ML-based control systems
- Explaining robotic behaviours to users and regulators
Ethical and Governance Considerations
- Ethical principles in robotics and autonomous systems
- Bias, accountability, and responsibility in AI-driven robotics
- Balancing innovation with public trust and regulation
Hands-On Workshop: Building a Safe and Explainable Robotics Scenario
- Designing a small robotic simulation in ROS 2 or Gazebo
- Applying verification and validation procedures
- Developing and presenting a safety case summary
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of robotics systems and control architectures
- Familiarity with Python programming and simulation tools
- Knowledge of system engineering or safety processes
Audience
- System engineers working on robotics or autonomous systems
- Safety officers ensuring compliance with functional safety standards
- Technical managers overseeing robotics integration and deployment
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Supply of the materials (virtual machine) to get straight into the excersises, and the explanation of the Ros2 core. Why things work a certain way.
Arjan Bakema
Course - Autonomous Navigation & SLAM with ROS 2
its knowledge and utilization of AI for Robotics in the Future.
Ryle - PHILIPPINE MILITARY ACADEMY
Course - Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Robotics
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