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Thomas Burri’s research lies at the critical intersection of law, ethics, and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on autonomous robotic systems and artificial intelligence. His work addresses the pressing need for practical frameworks to evaluate and govern these technologies, especially in security applications. Burri’s major contributions include developing a schema for the ethical use of autonomous systems in security, which he has refined through applied studies of real-world robotic systems. His 2017 paper on this topic has garnered 8 citations, while his 2021 works on ethical assessment and disembodied autonomous AI have each received 6 citations. Notably, his 2016 paper on “The Politics of Robot Autonomy” explores the dual technical and philosophical understandings of autonomy, a theme that runs through his scholarship. Burri also co-edited a special issue on “The Man and the Machine,” stemming from a 2015 conference at the University of St. Gallen, which examined the broader societal implications of autonomous decision-making. His ongoing work on legal and ethical dimensions of robotics in security continues to shape proactive regulatory discussions, making his research essential for anyone navigating the ethical challenges of our autonomous future.