My team, classmates, our Lecturer P.J. Blount, me and our brand new Arduino robots

Code, Robotics, and the Law: The Robotics Challenge Competition at the Law and Tech Workshop!

By Ysa Vieira


Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in an engaging Law and Technology Workshop organised as an extracurricular activity in conjunction with the Law, Technology, and Society module of my LLB programme at Cardiff University. This two-day intensive event explored the intersection of technological innovation, legal frameworks, and the practicalities of robotics. Alongside the academic exploration, the workshop culminated with a fascinating robotics competition for the students– and to our delight, our team emerged victorious!

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