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The Emerging Policy and Ethics of Human Robot Interaction

Report Institutional policyGlobaladopted

This document is an extended abstract for a workshop on the emerging policy and ethics of human-robot interaction (HRI). It outlines goals to cultivate a multidisciplinary network of scholars, serve as a forum for guided discussion on pressing ethical and policy issues, and create a working consensus document for the community. The text highlights the historical disconnect between technologists and policy researchers and aims to bridge this gap.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Association for Computing MachineryOther
Publisher
Legal forceAdvisory
Under whose authorityInstitutional policy
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

Researchers and academicsAI developers and providersAI deployers and usersOther

Researchers, technologists, and policy professionals interested in the ethics and governance of human-robot interaction should read this to understand the need for collaborative framework design.

Sectors
Research and science · human-robot interaction research

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers the workshop objectives and rationale regarding the intersection of human-robot interaction, ethics, and policy. It addresses the need for cross-disciplinary dialogue between technical developers and policy researchers.

What's missing

The text does not contain detailed regulatory enforcement mechanisms, specific binding laws, or concrete technical standards for robot deployment.

Key takeaways
  • Rapid advances in human-robot interaction require urgent cross-disciplinary attention to ethical and policy questions.
  • Discussions on robotics have often been polarized between technical capabilities and policy concerns, creating a need for shared spaces.
  • The workshop aims to build a cross-disciplinary bridge for mutual education and grounding between technologists and policy researchers.
  • Key goals include cultivating a multidisciplinary scholar network, discussing pressing HRI issues, and creating a working consensus document.
Outline
· Abstract
· References
· Index Terms
· Recommendations
· Comments
Issued2 March 2015
Length1,767 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopeglobal

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Privacy

1/5

Protection of personal data and private life

Numerous science, technology and engineering developments are perceived as raising privacy concerns.

Index Terms

screening score · 2026-10-24

Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Topics

Physical AI Governancesupporting
human_robot_interaction ethics policy robotics multidisciplinary_collaboration