Tobias Mahler

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About

Tobias Mahler is a leading legal scholar at the intersection of emerging technologies, robotics, and European law. His research focuses on the critical nexus of cybersecurity, safety, and artificial intelligence, particularly as it applies to autonomous systems like care robots. Mahler’s most influential work, “Cybersecurity, safety and robots: Strengthening the link between cybersecurity and safety in the context of care robots” (2021, 105 citations), pioneers a legal framework that bridges a significant gap in both technical and legal literature, arguing that robust cybersecurity is inseparable from physical safety in robotic systems. He further advances this field with his 2024 analysis of the EU Machinery Regulation, unpacking how this landmark update to the 2006 Machinery Directive governs the safety of AI-integrated smart robots. By grounding his analysis in concrete European legal instruments and technical standards, Mahler provides essential guidance for the safe and lawful deployment of robotics. His work is indispensable for researchers and policymakers navigating the complex regulatory landscape of autonomous systems, ensuring that legal frameworks keep pace with rapid technological innovation.