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Exploring the Ethics of Interaction with Care Robots

Position paper Institutional policyGlobalin force

This academic book chapter provides a philosophical and ethical analysis of the role, design, and functioning of care and assistive robots. It examines how technology can satisfy personal care needs compared to human agents and establishes a framework for evaluating the risks and benefits of implementing assistive robots in daily life.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

SpringerIndustry
Publisher
Legal forceAdvisory
Under whose authorityInstitutional policy
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

Researchers and academicsGeneral public

Researchers and scholars looking for an ethical and philosophical analysis of assistive and care robotics.

Sectors
Healthcare · care robots and assistive technologyResearch and science

What the document contains

What's covered

The text explores the ethical and philosophical implications of deploying care and assistive robots in human life, comparing their ability to satisfy personal needs against human care agents.

What's missing

The document does not contain binding legal regulations, regulatory enforcement mechanisms, or technical compliance standards.

Key takeaways
  • Assistive robotics and anthropomorphic AI are increasingly entering human daily life and the field of care.
  • A well-defined philosophical-ethical analysis of values is necessary when examining care robots.
  • The chapter examines the current status, types, functioning, and design of care robots.
  • A solid framework is provided to debate the potential risks and benefits of implementing assistive robots.
Outline
· Abstract
· References
· Acknowledgements
· Author information
Issued2023
Length1,958 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopeglobal

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Fairness

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Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Abstract

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Human Dignity

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Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Oversight

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Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Privacy

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Protection of personal data and private life

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Transparency

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Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Abstract

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Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Abstract

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Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

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screening score · 2026-10-24

Topics

care_robots assistive_robotics roboethics human_robot_interaction artificial_intelligence
Exploring the Ethics of Interaction with Care Robots · CEI AI Governance Database