SCHEDULE 2Advanced robotics

Characteristic of autonomyI15

1

Advanced robotics has the characteristic of autonomy where it is capable of performing actions—

a

independent of human control; or

b

independent of human control but complemented by—

i

manual (including tele-operation) control;

ii

pre-programmed operations or controls; or

iii

control derived from other robotics or software control systems.

2

The characteristics of autonomy may include either or both of the following—

a

using physical, sensory and cognitive capabilities in combination, to decide on and implement a course of action that will vary depending on—

i

the environment; or

ii

the behaviour, dynamics, properties or arrangement of objects in the environment, which may include the ability to self-navigate or react to stimuli or changes in order to improve performance; or

b

adapting or learning by carrying out actions to improve the performance of tasks from iteration and experience, which may include—

i

the ability to self-heal;

ii

the capability to identify and repair damaged robotics or components; or

iii

having soft robotics capabilities (robotics made from compliant materials that mimic capabilities in living organisms that enable them to adapt or respond to their surroundings).