Master Thesis: Who Is Responsible When the Robot Decides?
Ericsson ABSammanfattning
This thesis opportunity focuses on the accountability of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in public environments, examining identity management and traceability. The role involves reviewing research, interviewing industry practitioners, assessing requirements, and developing a framework for accountable autonomy. The position is based in Stockholm, Sweden, at Ericsson, a company committed to innovation and diversity.Det här erbjuder vi
Opportunity to work on innovative solutions to complex problems.Collaborative environment with a diverse team.Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Ansök senast: Öppet tillsvidare
Publicerad: 2026-10-29
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About this opportunity:
AI agents can plan and act on behalf of people and organisations, while autonomous robots operate in the physical world. As control is shared among users, developers, manufacturers, integrators, operators, and supervisors, it can be difficult to establish how responsibility should be traced when something goes wrong.
This thesis will focus on autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in public or semi-public environments. You will examine how identity management, authentication, authorisation, delegation, logging, and traceability can support accountable autonomy.
What you will do:
The skills you bring:
We are looking for a candidate who:
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm
Req ID: 792951
About this opportunity:
AI agents can plan and act on behalf of people and organisations, while autonomous robots operate in the physical world. As control is shared among users, developers, manufacturers, integrators, operators, and supervisors, it can be difficult to establish how responsibility should be traced when something goes wrong.
This thesis will focus on autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in public or semi-public environments. You will examine how identity management, authentication, authorisation, delegation, logging, and traceability can support accountable autonomy.
What you will do:
- Review relevant research, standards, and regulations.
- Interview practitioners working in autonomous systems, security, identity management, and compliance.
- Assess requirements against documented incidents involving autonomous systems.
- Develop a requirements framework, identify gaps, and propose practical recommendations for accountable autonomy.
- Identify the technical, organisational, and regulatory conditions needed to reconstruct responsibility after an AI-directed AMR causes harm. The project will examine accountability conditions; it will not determine final legal liability.
The skills you bring:
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Is analytical, curious, and open-minded.
- Is fluent in written and spoken English.
- Has practical experience with qualitative research methods, such as expert interviews.
- Has experience with quantitative research methods, such as surveys, and with analysing data.
- Has a strong interest in interdisciplinary research spanning both business and technology.
- Is studying, or has an academic background in, subjects combining law, business, and technology.
- Is studying AI, robotics, or autonomous systems as part of their Master's degree at a university.
- Has taken law courses at university level, preferably related to manufacturer/service provider responsibility.
- Shares Ericsson's core values of Professionalism, Perseverance, Respect, and Integrity.
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm
Req ID: 792951
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Master Thesis: Who Is Responsible When the Robot Decides?
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