Acceptance for technological solutions targeted at the mastery of terrorist attacks: Experience and innovation

Abstract

The authorities and emergency forces are challenged with increasing terrorism threats. The present paper presents the results from a workshop and interviews with experts for the neutralization of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) regarding the introduction of a robotic sensor system, which is developed within the project. On the one hand, we found great openness and enthusiasm for innovations and new technologies. On the other hand, experience plays a key role in the job of IED neutralization experts. This implies the need for training phases in case of the introduction of new systems in this domain.