Karen Kerr
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33
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About
Dr. Karen Kerr is a leading voice at the intersection of law, ethics, and emerging medical technologies. Her primary research focuses on the legal and regulatory frameworks governing autonomous systems, particularly in surgical robotics. Dr. Kerr’s most impactful work, “Autonomous surgical robotic systems and the liability dilemma” (2022, 27 citations), confronts a critical challenge: as surgical robots gain decision-making autonomy through machine learning, traditional liability models—which rely on human fault—become inadequate. She dissects how this distribution of agency away from surgeons and toward machines creates a pressing legal vacuum. Beyond this cornerstone paper, Dr. Kerr has contributed to shaping the field through editorial work, including a special issue on selected papers from the 5th Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics (2013). Her scholarship is essential reading for anyone navigating the future of healthcare innovation, as she provides the rigorous legal analysis needed to ensure that technological progress does not outpace accountability. Dr. Kerr’s work is a vital bridge between engineering capability and the rule of law.
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- 1Autonomous surgical robotic systems and the liability dilemma27 citations · 2022
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