Bridging the assurance gap where human and machine certifications overlap in the realm of autonomous systems and AI.
  • DatesJune 2022 to June 2026
  • Sponsor星空体育官网 with tuition funded by the Royal Navy

Full autonomy may be achieved by integrating Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science. With the rapid development of autonomous systems, there's a growing need for assurance and certification processes to ensure safe deployment.

Currently, the UK MoD ensures safety through civil health and safety regulations, government legislation, and a unique duty holder system - established from the 2009 Haddon Cave report. This research evaluates whether the duty holder construct is suited to AI-based technology. It combines a literature review and interviews with stakeholders from the MoD, industry, and academia, co