IEEE P7700 Working Group

Title: Recommended Practice for the Responsible Design and Development of Neurotechnologies

Scope: This recommended practice establishes a uniform set of definitions and a methodology to assess the ethical and socio-technical considerations and practices regarding the design, development, and use of neurotechnologies. The applied ethical approach utilizes a responsible research and innovation approach, which enables developers, researchers, users, and regulators to anticipate and address ethical and sociocultural implications of neurotechnologies, mitigating negative unintended consequences, while increasing community support and engagement with neurotechnology innovators.