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Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics: A Comprehensive Guide to Federal Standards, State Deployment Laws, Liability, and Data

49 U.S.C. § 30101

Type
Guide
Jurisdiction
National
Date
2024-10-03
Topic
Technology

This guide covers automated systems that move in physical space, from federal vehicle standards through crash litigation. Part I sets the automation taxonomy and the operational design domain concept, and Part II covers the federal motor vehicle safety framework. Part III covers preemption and Part IV covers state deployment law. Part V covers liability theories and proof; Part VI covers data, discovery, and experts. Part VII covers insurance, and Part VIII covers drones, delivery robots, and industrial robotics. Part IX covers deployment compliance and practice notes.

Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics: A Comprehensive Guide to Federal Standards, State Deployment Laws, Liability, and Data

Technology > Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics | Published 3 October 2024 - Updated 27 November 2025 | UpLaw - uplaw.us

How to use this guide

Litigating a crash: Parts I, III, V, and VI. Deploying a fleet: Parts II, IV, and IX. Advising a manufacturer: Parts II, III, and V. Drones or sidewalk robots: Part VIII. Insurance questions: Part VII.

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