In this presentation, AISI Robotics SWG leader Dr. Yoshihiro Nakabo, Deputy Director of the Integrated Research Center for Wellbeing at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), will provide an overview of the activities of the SWG. In recent years, the use of AI in the robotics field has expanded rapidly with the advancement of generative AI and multimodal AI. As AI-powered robots are increasingly implemented in society, they are expected to enhance efficiency and productivity across industries, and their applications are anticipated to continue expanding.
At the same time, psychological risks—such as intimidating or inappropriate remarks—and social risks, such as the spread of false or misleading information, are also expected. These emerging risks require safety design, analysis, and operational guidelines that go beyond conventional machine safety and functional safety. The Robotics SWG, working in collaboration with multiple companies, aims to contribute to the establishment of a future standard framework. The SWG is currently examining scenario-based approaches for AI safety evaluation and preparing for demonstration. This presentation will introduce these activities and future directions.