Iris Eisenberger

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Iris Eisenberger is a leading legal scholar whose work sits at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation. Her research primarily explores how legal frameworks can adapt to emerging technologies, with a particular focus on robotics, artificial intelligence, and non-human entities. In her foundational work *Innovation im Recht* (2016, 15 citations), Eisenberger examines the legal dynamics governing technological innovation, using the therapeutic robot Paro as a compelling case study to illustrate the regulatory challenges posed by human-robot interaction. She has made significant contributions to legal theory, notably in her 2022 paper "Demystifying Legal Personhood for Non-Human Entities," where she applies Hans Kelsen's minimalist theory to argue that legal personhood can be extended to non-humans without metaphysical baggage—a framework with profound implications for AI and animal law. Eisenberger is also a pioneer in embedded ethics and social science, advocating for peer-to-peer collaboration to integrate ethical, social, and legal analysis directly into the innovation process (2024, 5 citations). Her work on data recording for responsible robotics (2023, 4 citations) further underscores her commitment to ensuring that autonomous systems in healthcare are designed with accountability and transparency. Through her interdisciplinary approach, Eisenberger is shaping how law responds to the most pressing challenges of our technological age.