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Nikita Chebunin is a pioneering legal scholar at the forefront of digital transformation and the ethics of emerging technologies. His research centers on the doctrinal and legal foundations of autonomous robotic systems, probing the profound moral and ethical standards required as artificial intelligence integrates into society. Chebunin’s major contribution lies in framing the “rights” of robots not as a science fiction trope, but as a pressing legal and philosophical challenge. His seminal monograph, *The Robots Assert Their Rights* (2020), which has garnered 2 citations, synthesizes the outcomes of the I Far Eastern International Forum he organized—a landmark event that convened experts to debate the legal personhood and accountability of autonomous devices. This work has positioned him as a key voice in the discourse on digital transformation, exploring how existing legal frameworks must adapt to govern intelligent machines. By bridging law, ethics, and technology, Chebunin offers a critical roadmap for policymakers and researchers navigating the uncharted territory of robot autonomy, ensuring that innovation proceeds with responsible oversight.