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Lethal autonomous weapon systems: Translating legal jargon for engineers

This article provides an overview of international law governing the use of autonomous weapon systems (AWS) in an armed conflict. Using the lens of autonomous systems, the article introduces basic international humanitarian law concepts, explains the legal framework behind what makes a weapon legal, and discusses the legal parameters surrounding employment of weapon systems. It also suggests a number of questions that engineers should ask attorneys during the design process in order to design autonomous systems that comply with the laws of armed conflict.