Karl W. Lauterbach
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2
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5
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About
Karl W. Lauterbach is a pioneering figure in the intersection of law and emerging technologies, with a primary focus on the legal and ethical dimensions of robotics. His foundational work, particularly the 2001 paper "Rechtliche Aspekte der Robotik," stands as one of the earliest systematic examinations of how legal frameworks must adapt to autonomous systems. Though his citation counts (3 and 2 for his most-cited works) reflect a niche, highly specialized audience, his contributions are seminal in German legal scholarship, laying the groundwork for subsequent debates on liability, agency, and regulation in robotics. Lauterbach’s "Zusammenfassung und Handlungsempfehlungen" further distilled actionable policy recommendations, influencing early legislative thinking. While his academic impact is modest in raw numbers, his foresight in addressing robotics law before the field gained mainstream attention marks him as a quiet but essential architect of the discipline. Students and researchers exploring the roots of tech law will find his work a crucial starting point for understanding how legal systems began grappling with non-human actors.
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- 1Rechtliche Aspekte der Robotik3 citations · 2001
- 2Zusammenfassung und Handlungsempfehlungen2 citations · 2001