Principles of robotics: regulating robots in the real world

• Published in: Connection science Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 124 - 129
• Main Authors: Boden, Margaret, Bryson, Joanna, Caldwell, Darwin, Dautenhahn, Kerstin, Edwards, Lilian, Kember, Sarah, Newman, Paul, Parry, Vivienne, Pegman, Geoff, Rodden, Tom, Sorrell, Tom, Wallis, Mick, Whitby, Blay, Winfield, Alan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 03.04.2017; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: Principles; principles of robotics; responsible innovation; Robot ethics; Robotics

This paper proposes a set of five ethical principles, together with seven high-level messages, as a basis for responsible robotics. The Principles of Robotics were drafted in 2010 and published online in 2011. Since then the principles have influenced, and continue to influence, a number of initiati...