Autonomy bound by Assurance

Autonomy Bound By Assurance, a transatlantic framework for risk-reducing applied AI establishes a transatlantic innovation bridge for safe autonomy in cyber-physical systems—from drones to humanoid robots. The project addresses the “assurance gap” and “autonomy creep”: the gradual expansion of AI capabilities without corresponding accountability, traceability, and governance. Through a presence in Silicon Valley (including NVIDIA GTC), partnerships are built that combine U.S. AI performance with Swedish systems safety for industry and defense.

Deliverables: a gap analysis of standards, policy, and regulatory frameworks for autonomy, and the formation of a consortium for Step 2—a framework for safe autonomous systems.

The approach follows three phases:

(1) Preparations in Sweden: mapping of humanoid and dual-use actors, definition of “assurance controls” to counter autonomy creep (identity, shutdown, insurance, risk recursion), and development of pitch materials.

(2) Execution in the United States: NVIDIA GTC, targeted meetings with AI/humanoid and defense autonomy actors, and workshops.

(3) Follow-up: synthesis, gap analysis report, LoI/Joint Concept Note, and consortium formation ahead of Step 2.