NIYO · Robotics Lab
NIYO principles
The non-negotiable principles that constrain how NIYO is designed and deployed.
Overview
Principles are how a research platform stays coherent as it grows. NIYO's principles are constraints we will not trade away for short-term capability.
What this covers
Human authority first
People can always observe, pause and override NIYO.
Predictable behavior
NIYO behaves within stated envelopes and degrades gracefully.
Transparency
NIYO can explain its actions to the people affected by them.
Privacy by design
Data minimization and on-device processing wherever feasible.
Accountability
Every deployment has a responsible human owner.
Evidence over hype
Claims are backed by benchmarks, not demos.
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