Improving Public Engagement with Ethical Complexities of Assistive Robots
This conference paper presents two methodologies—EETAS and DEETAS—designed to improve public understanding of the ethical complexities inherent in assistive robots through structured workshops and digital, design-centric tools. The paper discusses initial pilot and usability studies that suggest these processes are effective in engaging end-users and capturing their input for robotic development. Published in August 2023, the research addresses the need to align assistive robot behaviors with societal ethics and end-user values.
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Who it governs
Researchers and developers seeking methodologies to engage the public and end-users in ethical considerations for assistive robots.
What the document contains
The document covers methodologies for engaging the public and end-users in discussions about the ethical trade-offs and complexities of assistive robots, supported by pilot study findings on usability and engagement.
The text does not provide binding regulatory frameworks, legal enforcement mechanisms, or formal standard specifications.
- Enhancing public understanding of societal ethics helps guide preferred behaviours in assistive robots.
- EETAS uses structured workshops to improve public engagement with the ethical complexities of assistive robots.
- DEETAS provides a digital and design-centric alternative for engaging end-users who may be reluctant to join collaborative workshops.
- Initial pilot and usability studies indicate that these methodologies are effective in engaging users and building understanding.
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
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Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
0/5Protection of personal data and private life
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Transparency
1/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
Crucially, it is important to enhance public understanding of the ways in which societal ethics can be used to formulate and guide the preferred behaviours of these robots
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Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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