> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://library.xrguild.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://library.xrguild.org/ethical-responsibility/getting-rescued-by-robocop-legal-and-ethical-challenges-of-the-use-of-extended-reality-in-frontexs.md). # Getting rescued by RoboCop? Legal and ethical challenges of the use of extended reality in Frontex’s The report claims that the use of virtual reality, extended reality, and mixed reality in the context of Frontex’s training and border-management activities, as well as search and rescue operations, m ## Overview **Authors:** Francesca Romana Partipilo **Publication Date:** 2023 **Link:** [https://ascomare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ascomare\_yearbook\_on\_the\_law\_of\_the\_sea-\_-volume-3-\_-issn.pdf#page=214]() **Keywords:** Border Surveillance, Ethical Risks, Legal Challenges, Situational Awareness, Human Rights, Maritime Operations, Privacy Concerns, Security Ethics, Extended Reality Governance, XR in Law Enforcement. **Type:** Peer-Reviewed Journals/White Papers ## Summary The report claims that the use of virtual reality, extended reality, and mixed reality in the context of Frontex’s training and border-management activities, as well as search and rescue operations, may contribute to low-cost and risk-free training and enhanced situational awareness at European external borders. However, the document fails to disentangle the legal and ethical dilemmas raised by the potential use of new technologies in the context of Frontex’s border work. This contribution aims to fill this gap by addressing some of the legal and ethical challenges associated with the use of extended reality in the context of Frontex’ maritime operations. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://library.xrguild.org/ethical-responsibility/getting-rescued-by-robocop-legal-and-ethical-challenges-of-the-use-of-extended-reality-in-frontexs.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.