Reporting of Ethical Conduct in Human-Robot Interaction Research
This study analyzes how ethical conduct is reported and discussed in human-robot interaction (HRI) research involving human participants. By reviewing 73 papers from three major HRI publication outlets across five ethical principles—ethical board approval, informed consent, data protection and privacy, deception, and debriefing—the research shows that ethical conduct is rarely reported. The authors aim to stimulate increased acknowledgment and discussion of ethical conduct reporting within the HRI field.
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Who it governs
Researchers and academics in the human-robot interaction field should read this to improve reporting standards for research ethics.
What the document contains
The document covers a literature study analyzing 73 papers from major HRI publication outlets to evaluate how frequently five core ethical principles are reported in human-participant research.
The document does not provide binding regulatory enforcement mechanisms, mandatory legal codes, or governmental directives for AI deployment.
- Ethical conduct in human-robot interaction (HRI) research is currently rarely reported in academic literature.
- Out of five key ethical principles examined, informed consent was the most frequently mentioned, appearing in 49% of analyzed articles.
- Four out of the five examined ethical principles were mentioned in less than one-third of all reviewed HRI papers.
- The study aims to stimulate increased acknowledgment and discussion of ethical conduct reporting within the HRI field.
· Abstract · Introduction · Related Work · Literature Study and Results · Discussion and Conclusion
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Privacy
1/5Protection of personal data and private life
data protection and privacy
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Transparency
2/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
The analysis considered how often the following five principles of ethical conduct were reported: ethical board approval, informed consent, data protection and privacy, deception, and debriefing.
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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screening score · 2026-10-24
Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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screening score · 2026-10-24