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"Robots for good": Ten defining questions
Selma Šabanović1, Vicky Charisi2, Tony Belpaeme3,4
1Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, USA.
Science Robotics
|November 29, 2023
Summary
This study offers ten guiding questions for assessing the ethical considerations and overall "good" within robotics projects. These questions aid in the reflective evaluation of robotic system development and deployment.
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Ethics in Technology
- Societal Impact of Robotics
Background:
- The rapid advancement of robotics necessitates frameworks for ethical evaluation.
- Assessing the
- good
- in robotics projects is complex and requires structured reflection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a set of ten reflective questions.
- To guide the assessment of ethical dimensions and societal benefit in robotics.
- To foster responsible innovation in the field of robotics.
Main Methods:
- Development of a question-based framework.
- Focus on critical reflection and assessment criteria.
- Application to diverse robotics project contexts.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive list of ten questions is presented.
- The questions cover ethical considerations, societal impact, and project goals.
- The framework facilitates a nuanced evaluation of robotic systems.
Conclusions:
- The proposed questions provide a valuable tool for researchers and developers.
- Systematic assessment of the "good" in robotics is crucial for responsible development.
- This framework supports the ethical design and deployment of robotic technologies.
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