Responsible Domestic Robotics Exploring Ethical Implications Of Robots In The Home
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Responsible Domestic Robotics
The vision of robotics in the home is driven by increased convenience, comfort, companionship, and greater security for users. However, if robots are not being developed in a responsible manner, then the robot industry risks causing harm to users, being rejected by users, or being regulated in overly prescriptive ways. There is a need to create more socially responsible robotics and, in this paper, we explore some of the challenges and requirements for this, both conceptually and empirically. To do this, firstly, we explore the emergence of robots in the home, examining definitions of robotics and the current commercial state of the art. In particular, we consider emerging technological trends, such as smart homes, that are already embedding computational agents in the fabric of everyday life. By turning to human computer interaction, particularly notions of values in design, we unpack the importance of user centric design and the home as a deployment setting for domestic robotics. Subsequently, we consider the nature of responsibility in robotics, examining what it means and consider lessons from past home information technologies. In this paper, we look at a specific responsibility, namely that of roboticists to ensure they engage with user concerns, needs, and respond to them appropriately in design. In wider IT design, this often does not occur sufficiently, leading to technologies that are not fit for purpose and disrupt the social order of the home. Working from this basis, we then present findings from an exploratory, qualitative survey we conducted to highlight concerns users have about domestic robots. The survey established a range of themes, but we focus on the form of robots, privacy concerns and many aspects of trust. To explore these in more depth, we then analyse relevant literature from across technology law, computer ethics and computer science, to reflect on how these concerns are discussed there. We conclude by drawing together both our empirical observations and conceptual analysis, considering what is needed for the future of responsible domestic robotics: user centric design.
The Home in the Digital Age
The Home in the Digital Age is a set of multidisciplinary studies exploring the impact of digital technologies in the home, with a shift of emphasis from technology to the people living and using this in their homes. The book covers a wide variety of topics on the design, introduction and use of digital technologies in the home, combining the technological dimension with the cognitive, emotional, cultural and symbolic dimensions of the objects that incorporate digital technologies and project them onto people’s lives. It offers a coherent approach, that of the home, which gives unity to the discussion. Scholars of the home, the house and the family will find here the connection with the problems derived from the use of domestic robots and connected devices. Students of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, big data and other branches of digital technologies will find ideas and arguments to apply their disciplines to the home and participate fruitfully in forums where digital technologies are built and negotiated in the home. Experts from various disciplines ・ psychologists and sociologists; philosophers, epistemologists and ethicists; economists; engineers, architects, urban planners and designers and so on ・ and also those interested in developing policies for the home and family will find this book contains well-founded and useful ideas to focus their work.
Revolutionizing Civil Engineering with Neuromorphic Computing
This book delves into the transformative potential of neuromorphic computing within the realm of civil engineering, emphasizing its role in advancing smart infrastructure systems. Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the neural structures of the human brain, offers unparalleled efficiencies in processing complex, dynamic data sets, thereby facilitating real time decision-making and predictive analytics in infrastructure management. Through a comprehensive exploration of emerging circuits, memory technologies, intelligent learning algorithms, and application-driven systems, it illustrates how neuromorphic computing can significantly enhance the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of urban infrastructure. The book further addresses the challenges, ethical considerations, and future directions associated with the integration of these advanced technologies into civil engineering projects. Through detailed case studies, it provides insights into successful implementation strategies, risk management, and contingency planning, underscoring the importance of ethical design and development. This book serves as a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers involved in the evolution of civil engineering toward smarter, more responsive, and sustainable urban environments.