Your Technical Partner
for Robotics Law

Our technical experts hold advanced degrees in robotics engineering, computer science, and mechatronics, with professional certifications including Certified Robotics System Integrator (CRSI), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and ISO lead auditor credentials. Each expert maintains a current CV with publication history, prior testimony experience, and professional affiliations. We match expert qualifications to the specific technical requirements of each matter.

We maintain a comprehensive conflict check database and run searches at intake for every new engagement. If a potential conflict is identified, we disclose it immediately and, where appropriate, establish ethical walls between engagement teams. We will decline engagements where a genuine conflict exists. Our conflict check process covers current matters, matters concluded within the prior 24 months, and any ongoing retainer relationships.

We offer three models: case-by-case engagements for single matters, monthly retainers for firms with recurring robotics-related work, and strategic alliances for firms seeking to build a dedicated robotics law practice. Most partnerships begin with a single case engagement. We work under your engagement letter, bill transparently, and provide detailed time records compatible with standard legal billing systems.

Yes. For retainer partners, our standard response SLA is 48 hours for initial assessment. For urgent matters, we can mobilize a technical team within 24 hours for incident response and evidence preservation. Expedited expert reports are available with 5-7 business day turnaround. We understand litigation timelines and structure our processes accordingly. Standard engagements follow a 2-week delivery cycle.

We provide technical compliance assessment across ISO 13482 (personal care robots), ISO 10218 (industrial robots), IEC 62443 (industrial cybersecurity), the EU AI Act, EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230, OSHA workplace safety standards, GDPR, CCPA, PDPA, and NIST cybersecurity framework. Our coverage extends to emerging regulations and jurisdiction-specific safety codes. We continuously monitor regulatory developments and can provide impact assessments for proposed regulations.

All communications and work product are treated as confidential. When engaged through counsel, we operate under the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. We execute NDAs at engagement commencement, maintain encrypted communication channels, and store all case materials in access-controlled environments. Our team is trained on privilege protocols and will not disclose engagement details without counsel authorization.

Our forensic investigations have covered workplace injuries from collaborative robot collisions, autonomous mobile robot navigation failures causing property damage, data breaches through compromised robot network interfaces, AI decision errors in autonomous sorting and picking systems, sensor degradation leading to safety system failures, and software update-induced behavioral changes. Each investigation follows a structured forensic methodology with documented chain of custody.

Yes. We regularly support insurance defense counsel on coverage disputes, subrogation claims, and policy underwriting assessments involving robotic systems. Our technical evaluations help quantify actual versus claimed damages, assess whether safety protocols were followed, and determine whether incidents fall within policy coverage parameters. We also provide pre-loss risk assessments that insurers use for premium determination and coverage conditions.

AI decision liability assessment requires examining the full decision pipeline: training data provenance, model architecture, inference logic, safety constraints, override mechanisms, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints. We reconstruct the AI decision pathway for specific incidents, identify whether the system operated within designed parameters, and assess whether the manufacturer, deployer, or operator bears responsibility for the outcome. This analysis is critical for apportioning liability in product liability and negligence claims.

We have been tracking the EU AI Act since its proposal stage and have conducted compliance assessments for multiple robot deployments under the regulation's high-risk AI system classification. Our assessment covers risk management system requirements (Article 9), data governance (Article 10), technical documentation (Article 11), transparency obligations (Article 13), and human oversight provisions (Article 14). We produce compliance documentation that satisfies both the regulation's requirements and your client's evidentiary needs.

Yes. Robotics deployments frequently span multiple jurisdictions with varying regulatory requirements. We provide technical assessments that account for jurisdiction-specific standards and can support litigation across the US, EU, UK, GCC, and APAC regions. Our regulatory knowledge covers both the technical standards themselves and how they are interpreted and enforced in different jurisdictions. We coordinate with local technical experts where specialized regional knowledge is required.

Expert witness engagements typically range from $5,000 for a focused written opinion to $25,000+ for comprehensive forensic investigation with trial testimony. Depositions are billed at an hourly rate disclosed at engagement. Trial testimony includes preparation time, travel, and court appearance. Retainer partners receive discounted rates. We provide detailed fee estimates at intake and do not exceed approved budgets without prior authorization from counsel. All billing is transparent and documented for client review.