Alan Winfield

Alan Winfield is Professor of Robot Ethics at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and a co-founder of the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, one of Europe’s largest robotics research centers. He is internationally recognized for pioneering contributions to ethical robotics and the development of standards for transparency and accountability in AI. He served as a member of the UK’s Advisory Board on AI & Robotics, contributed to the UK Parliament’s reports on AI and ethics, and has been a leading voice at UNESCO, IEEE, and the European Commission in shaping global frameworks for trustworthy AI. A frequent media commentator and author of Robotics: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press), Winfield combines deep technical expertise with a rare ability to communicate complex ideas to global policymakers, researchers, and the public. His work bridges robotics, philosophy, and governance—ensuring that AI systems remain safe, transparent, and aligned with human values.