Ethics in human-like robots /
Kamil Mamak, Department of Practical Philosophy, RADAR, University of Helsinki, Finland and Department of Criminal Law, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland.
- First edition.
- vi, 134 pages ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Risks of Living with Human-like Robots -- 3. Representational Issues of Human-like Robots -- 4. Human-like Ethics and Responsibility of Robots -- 5. Human Likeness of Robots and Moral Patiency -- 6. Conclusion: Towards Ethical Design of Human-like Robots
"The idea of creating artificial humans can be found at the beginning of human culture. Ancient myths contain the stories of artificial humans brought to life by gods. Also, the word "robot" originates from the play that was about artificial humans made from artificial flesh that aims to serve real humans. Due to the advancement in robotics, the materialization of this idea is more real than ever. We are witnessing the tries to create humanoid robots that might be deployed in many spheres of our life - police, healthcare but also love and sex. This book focuses on the ethical issues resulting from the human likeness of robots and the human tendency to anthropomorphize. It is built on the assumption that the design choices are not neutral, and we should discuss them to align robots with human values fully. With their bodies operating in the physical world, robots bring ideas and risks that need to be addressed before their broader deployment. This book reviews specific issues and provides suggestions and recommendations for improving robots to serve humans better. This book draws on the literature from Human-Robot Interactions, ethics of AI and robotics, and the philosophy of technology"--
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Androids--Moral and ethical aspects. Robots--Moral and ethical aspects.