Ethical Robotics: Developing guidelines and standards for robot behavior to prevent harm

Authors: Ruchik Kashyapkumar Thaker

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14001427

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8n8xs

Country: United States

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Abstract: This paper examines the critical question of ethical governance for robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) systems, proposing a comprehensive framework that integrates ethics, standards, regulation, responsible research, and public engagement. As AI and robotics increasingly permeate professional and personal spheres, they pose fundamental questions regarding their ethical use, potential risks, and how these systems should be controlled. The paper identifies four key regulatory dilemmas: keeping pace with technological advancements, balancing innovation with the protection of fundamental rights, navigating the evolution of social norms, and ensuring both effective and legitimate regulation. Each dilemma is analyzed through different regulatory modalities—law, market, social norms, and technology—with a focus on major concerns such as liability, privacy, and autonomy. The role of the European framework of rights, responsible research, and smart regulation is also explored to address these challenges. Ultimately, ethical governance is seen as essential for fostering public trust in robotics and AI, guided by five pillars of good governance.

Keywords: Ethical robotics, AI governance, Responsible AI, Regulatory dilemmas, Robot behavior, Privacy, Autonomous systems

Paper Id: 231431

Published On: 2020-03-04

Published In: Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2020

Cite This: Ethical Robotics: Developing guidelines and standards for robot behavior to prevent harm - Ruchik Kashyapkumar Thaker - IJIRMPS Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2020. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14001427

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