21 Amendments of Henna VIRKKUNEN related to 2015/2103(INL)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Union holds a leading position in industrial robotics, with a share of more than 25 %2 of supply and use, growth in this market is estimated at 8-9% per annum2a; __________________ 2 http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon20 20/en/h2020-section/robotics. 2aAccording to Robotics 2020. Strategic Research Agenda for Robotics in Europe 2014-2020.
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the development of robotics technology indicates human- robot interactions in terms of the relationship between humans and robots, in terms of the duration of these interactions and in terms of design issues affecting human interactive robots for psychological enrichment;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. takes the view that the impact of automated vehiclesmeans of transport on enhancing transport safety might potentially be a major one, since human errors are currently responsible for about 90% of road accidents; notes, however, that it will be impossible for automated vehiclesmeans of transport to eliminate all accidents, which raises questions of responsibility for car accidents;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that innovation in robotics and artificial intelligence require digital infrastructure capable to integrate robotics technology within the current systems and society as well as that provides ubiquitous connectivity; calls on the Commission to set a framework that will meet the connectivity requirements for the Union’s digital future;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. notes that automated vehiclesmeans of transport can play an important role in developing sustainable transport (for example, through the potential for making savings in emissions) and calls on the Commission and Member States to pay attention to upcoming technical progress;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that fostering the digital skills has to be included in all the teaching and training from the early school years to higher education and vocational training; also the companies have to put effort in keeping the skills of their employees up-to-date;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. calls on the Commission and Member States to conduct further research to assess the safety and environmental implications of automated vehiclesmeans of transport, and invites them to create a knowledge-sharing system to recordprocedures enabling the outcomes of tests and pilot schemes, and accident and risk situation data, to be shared efficiently among stakeholders;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that a high level of safety, security and privacy of data used for the communication between people and robots and artificial intelligence, together with high quality of voice recognition systems, has to be ensured; calls on the Commission and Member States to support and incentivise the development of the necessary technology, including security by design and channels of communication;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Stresses that education, research, development and training activities on learning and teaching coding and robotics are an essential part of the innovation economy;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Underlines that a high level of safety and security of data used for the communication between people and robots and artificial intelligence, together with high quality of voice recognition systems, has to be ensured; calls on the Commission and Member States to support and incentivise the development of the necessary technology, including security by design and channels of communication;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that data access is key to innovation in machine learning algorithms; calls on the Commission to implement an ambitious framework and strategy on Open and free flow of data;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes that robotics Technology has the potential to transform lives and work practices, raise efficiency and safety levels, provide enhanced level of services. Its impact will grow over time as will the interaction between robots and people;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. underlines that automated cars will require a high level of safe interaction with themeans of transport will require efficient and secure communication both between means of transport and between means of transport and the infrastructure and that the high volume of data will need to be securely transferred in real time between automated vehiclesmeans of transport and suchthe infrastructure;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Strongly believes that in the medium term robotics technology will have a far more influential effect on the competitiveness of non-manufacturing industries such as agriculture, transport, healthcare, security and utilities;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Believes that medicine robots continue to make inroads into the provision of high accuracy surgery and in performing repetitive procedures. They have the potential to improve outcomes in rehabilitation, and provide highly effective logistics support within hospitals;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. SMEs and specially Start Ups are particularly important and form a vital part of the robotics landscape in terms of establishing component supply chains, driving innovation, opening up new markets and filling niches with valuable products and services. Stresses that the PPP will drive entrepreneurship, Start Ups and SMEs;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Notes that Europe must face the challenge of growing an innovation based community where SME and global companies can work together to innovate producing robotic technology on global scale. Achieving open innovation and creating a strong component market place are important strategic objectives;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. A legislative initiative on robotics and artificial intelligence should provide legal certainty without stifling innovation; in this fast evolving technology field;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. underlines that it is necessary to focus on ensuring and strengthening the security of IT regarding automated carsthe communication infrastructure regarding automated means of transport and their use and on developing IT, not least with a view to ensuring and strengthening its security;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Notes that robotics and AI are of an integrated-industry portfolio. Points out that Big Data analytics, sensors and innovative business models are re- designing framework for 4th Industrial Revolution;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Together with robotics engineers, end-users and other stakeholders the Commission should develop a code of ethical conduct aimed at guiding their activities;