Forensic Robotics: Basic Concepts

The paper emphasizes the increased relevance of the development of special purpose robotic systems that can be used in investigative activities to detect, record and seize traces and other evidence. Taking into account the acceleration of digital transformation of all areas of activity, the author proposes a new private forensic theory of forensic robotics. It is stated that this particular theory has great potential for development into a new branch of forensic technology. The paper discusses the proposed structure of a particular theory, object, subject, general and specific tasks of forensic robotics. Much attention is given to the patterns studied by this particular theory. The author develops his own interpretation of the terms «forensic robot» and «forensic robotic complex». It is stated that police robotics and forensic robotics are used in different, but sometimes overlapping areas. Moreover, the same device can act as a tool for both police and forensic robotics. Summing up the study, the author emphasizes the increased complexity of autonomous forensic robotics and states that within the framework of the proposed theory of forensic robotics, general recommendations should be developed to minimize errors and problems when using both an autonomous programmable robot and a robot equipped with artificial intelligence.

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