Record STMT-W74C1C2Advisory

Sex Robots from the Perspective of Machine Ethics

Position paper Institutional policyGlobaladopted

This academic contribution examines sex robots and robot sex from the perspective of machine ethics and applied ethics. It poses questions regarding sex robots as moral agents to assist manufacturers and developers, and evaluates the implications for humans as moral patients. The author concludes that machine ethics can help construct moral service and sex robots, while applied ethics helps evaluate their adequate use.

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

Who issued it

SpringerIndustry

Publisher

School of Business FHNWAcademic · CH

Contributor

Legal forceAdvisory

Under whose authorityInstitutional policy

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

Researchers and academicsGeneral publicAI developers and providers

Researchers, developers, and ethicists interested in the intersection of machine ethics, artificial intelligence, and robotic sexuality.

Sectors

Research and science · machine ethics and robotics researchConsumer and household · sex robots and service robots

What the document contains

What's covered

The text covers the definition of sex robots, machine ethics frameworks for developers and manufacturers, and the implications of robotic interactions for humans using perspectives from applied ethics.

What's missing

The document does not provide binding legal regulations, governmental enforcement mechanisms, or formal technical standards.

Key takeaways

The paper explores the definitions and phenomena of sex robots and robot sex alongside the foundations of machine ethics.
It raises structured questions for manufacturers and developers regarding sex robots as moral agents to evaluate opportunities and risks.
Applied ethics fields are examined to understand the implications for humans acting as moral patients.
Machine ethics may assist in constructing moral machines in appearance and behavior to help some individuals lead fulfilling lives.
Applied ethics can provide guidance regarding the adequate and ethical use of sex robots.

Outline

· Abstract
· Introduction to terms, phenomena, and foundations
· Questions related to sex robots as moral agents
· Inclusion of applied ethics fields for human implications
· Summary of findings

Issued18 April 2017

Length1,087 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

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Dignity

1/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Thirdly, the fields of applied ethics are included to work out the implications for humans as moral patients.

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Impact Assessment

0/5

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

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-24

Topics

Physical AI Governancecontext

machine_ethics sex_robots artificial_intelligence applied_ethics human_robot_interaction