Focusing on the evolving role of social robots, the book explores the implications of emerging robotic technologies across various sectors, including home, care, automotive, policing, and military applications. It addresses the capabilities of these robots while critically analyzing the ethical and regulatory challenges they present. By providing a thoughtful examination of their social significance, the authors invite readers to consider the future of human-robot interactions and the responsibilities that come with advanced robotics.
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- 2015
- 2012
Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Featuring a wide range of international case studies, Ethics, Technology, and Engineering presents a unique and systematic approach for engineering students to deal with the ethical issues that are increasingly inherent in engineering practice. Utilizes a systematic approach to ethical case analysis -- the ethical cycle -- which features a wide range of real-life international case studies including the Challenger Space Shuttle, the Herald of Free Enterprise and biofuels. Covers a broad range of topics, including ethics in design, risks, responsibility, sustainability, and emerging technologies Can be used in conjunction with the online ethics tool Agora (http://www.ethicsandtechnology.com) Provides engineering students with a clear introduction to the main ethical theories Includes an extensive glossary with key terms