A new experimental legal regime for delivery robots has been…
A new experimental legal regime for delivery robots has been proposed in Russia, establishing unified rules for their operation across 35 regions, including speed limits, pedestrian priority, and provisions for minor incidents without liability.
Consensus
- A new experimental legal regime (ЭПР) for delivery robots has been developed and submitted to the government.
- The rules apply to 35 regions in Russia.
- Delivery robots must not exceed 25 km/h and must slow to 6 km/h before pedestrian crossings.
- Robots must yield to pedestrians.
- Robots are allowed to enter buildings and use elevators.
- The government plans to expand the robot fleet to 12,000 units within three years.
- In case of a minor accident with no damage to property or injury and no claims from drivers or pedestrians, the robot can leave the scene without consequences.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Unified rules for delivery robots will be introduced — Вести
- Unified rules for the operation of delivery robots have been developed in 35 regions — Коммерсантъ