Life Or Death By Robot?

Keywords

AIBO; artificial intelligence; ASIMO; da Vinci Surgical System; DARPA Robot Challenge; human-robot interaction; morality; robot ethics; robot self-awareness; service robot

Abstract

Although robots are becoming widely known as aids to human success, they are likewise gaining reputations as tools of death. This begs the question of whether robots can be morally programmed. We address this question through discussion of various conceptualizations of robots in society. Using case studies, we highlight the irony of robots functioning both as heroic and hazardous agents. We conclude by assessing whether morality can be designed in robots and present guidelines for designers to attempt such a feat.

Publication Date

7-1-2016

Publication Title

Ergonomics in Design

Volume

24

Issue

3

Number of Pages

17-22

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/1064804616635811

Socpus ID

84978511498 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84978511498

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