A Robotic New Hope: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations of Social Robots

Robotics technologies are now increasingly used in a multitude of ways related to social interaction with humans. Considering their expanding employment in many areas of everyday life, it is now crucial to understand the implications of robotic technology for users and society. In this Brief, we introduce the latest in social robot technology designed for human-centered services and offer an assessment of the ethical considerations needed to accompany their design and governance. A Robotic New Hope: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations of Social Robots