Post-human and scientific research: how engineering carried out the project

Area of Science:

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Philosophy of Technology

Background:

• The rapid advancement of robotics introduces new generations of machines with diverse industrial and biomedical applications.
• Emerging robot technologies, particularly exteroceptive sensor systems, offer novel bottom-up approaches to the artificial intelligence debate.
• Current limitations in robotics stem from material constraints, managing system complexity, and public misconceptions about artificial intelligence.

Purpose of the Study:

• To define robots and establish legitimate objectives for the field of robotics.
• To analyze the impact of advanced robotics on the concept of intelligence and propose new research directions.
• To explore a philosophically-grounded perspective on will and participation in AI and robotics, moving beyond traditional intellect-centric models.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and conceptual analysis of robotics, AI, and philosophy.
• Examination of current challenges in robotics, including material science, system design, and cultural expectations.
• Philosophical inquiry into human distinctiveness, focusing on the concept of 'will' in contrast to 'intellect'.

Main Results:

• Robotics faces significant challenges in materials, complexity management, and public perception.
• A shift from an intellect-centered to a will-centered paradigm offers advantages for understanding AI and robotics.
• Concepts of control, governance, and participation are crucial for developing roboethics and overcoming rationalistic limitations.

Conclusions:

• Redefining robotics and AI through the lens of 'will' provides a more nuanced understanding of intelligence and human-machine interaction.
• Addressing material, methodological, and cultural challenges is essential for the future of robotics.
• A participatory approach grounded in the concept of will can help resolve ethical dilemmas in artificial intelligence and robotics.