Reporting Robot Ethics for Children-Robot Studies in Contemporary Peer Reviewed Papers
This academic chapter analyzes 27 peer-reviewed papers involving children-robot studies to examine how robot ethics are described and reported. The authors found that 63% of the analyzed studies failed to state any ethical procedures followed, highlighting problematic applications of robot ethics in research. The outcomes emphasize the necessity for the publishing industry to take stricter actions regarding ethical reporting in publications.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
Researchers, publishers, and academics interested in research ethics and children-robot interaction studies.
What the document contains
The document investigates whether peer-reviewed papers in children-robot studies report ethical procedures such as gaining children's assent, describing the robot prior to data collection, providing a robot exposure phase, and informing children about a robot's semi-autonomy.
Specific regulatory enforcement mechanisms, legally binding frameworks, and comprehensive governance codes for robotics development.
- A total of 27 peer-reviewed papers on children-robot studies were analyzed for their reporting of robot ethics.
- 63% of the studied papers did not state any ethical procedures followed.
- Only eight studies reported gaining children's assent for experiments, and fewer described robot exposure or autonomy.
- The findings indicate problematic applications of robot ethics in peer-reviewed journals.
- The publishing industry needs to consider taking stricter actions regarding ethics reporting in publications.
How it scores
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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
2/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
In eight studies children gave their assent for the experiment
Abstract
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Human Oversight
1/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
informing children about a robot’s semi-autonomy or not
Abstract
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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
providing a robot’s description prior to data collection
Abstract
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Enforcement
2/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
the necessity for the publishing industry to consider stricter actions on this aspect of a publication
Abstract
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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