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Ethics for Robotics of Today: Ethics for Future Robotics Research

͜Ε͔ΒͷϩϘοτڀݚͷͨΊͷྙཧ Ethics for Robotics of Today

Position paper State lawEastern Asia · JPin force

This academic paper examines the ethical dimensions of robotics and autonomous systems, discussing concepts such as social acceptance, ethical acceptability, and Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). It highlights the challenges robotics researchers face regarding societal impacts, techno-fixes, environmental sustainability, and safety. The text argues for a transdisciplinary approach to robotics ethics that bridges the gap between public perception and ethical evaluation.

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

Who issued it

Nanzan UniversityAcademic
Lead issuer
Legal forceAdvisory
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

Researchers and academicsGeneral publicAI developers and providersAI deployers and users

Robotics researchers and academics who need guidance on incorporating ethical considerations and societal impacts into their research and development work.

Sectors
Research and science · robotics researchCross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers the philosophical and ethical dimensions of robotics, focusing on the interplay between social acceptance, ethical acceptability, RRI, inclusiveness, and techno-fixes. It discusses how robotics researchers should engage with multidisciplinary perspectives to address safety, environmental impact, and societal integration.

What's missing

It does not provide specific legal regulations, binding compliance enforcement mechanisms, or formal technical standards for robot design.

Key takeaways
  • Robot ethics must extend beyond traditional safety considerations to address broader societal impacts and ethical acceptability.
  • Distinguishing between social acceptance and ethical acceptability provides a clearer framework for evaluating new technologies.
  • Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) initiatives aim to encourage inclusive stakeholder participation throughout the research and development lifecycle.
  • Relying solely on techno-fixes is often insufficient to solve complex socio-environmental and sustainability issues.
  • Robotics researchers should be aware of environmental sustainability and resource depletion challenges associated with autonomous systems.
Principles it states
Ethical acceptabilitySocial acceptanceInclusivenessSustainabilityWell-being
Outline
· 1. はじめに
· 2. 社会的受容と倫理的受容可能性
· 3. RRI とロボット研究者のスタンスプロキシマリティ
· 4. 包含性
· 5. 技術的解決
· 6. 持続可能性とサステナビリティ
· 7. おわりに
Issued20 January 2021
Length886 words · 4 pages
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

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

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Fairness

1/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

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screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

1. ͸͡Ίʹ

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

1. ͸͡Ίʹ

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Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

1. ͸͡Ίʹ

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Topics

Physical AI Governancecontext
robotics_ethics social_acceptance responsible_research_and_innovation technofix sustainable_development