In this contribution, we investigate the privacy implications of social robots as an emerging
mobile technology. Drawing on a scoping literature review and expert interviews, we show …

Social chatbot (SC) applications offering social companionship and basic therapy tools have
grown in popularity for emotional, social, and psychological support. While use appears to …

Background The application of autonomous technology in food supply chains gives rise to a
number of ethical considerations associated with the interaction between human and …

A provocative attempt to think about what was previously considered unthinkable: a serious
philosophical case for the rights of robots. We are in the midst of a robot invasion, as devices …

The 21st century offers a dizzying array of new technological developments: robots smart
enough to take white collar jobs, social media tools that manage our most important …

Humanoid social robots (HSRs) are human-made technologies that can take physical or
digital form, resemble people in form or behavior to some degree, and are designed to …

Although some authors claim that deception requires intention, we argue that there can be
deception in social robotics, whether or not it is intended. By focusing on the deceived rather …

As we come to increasingly rely on robotic and Artificial Intelligence technologies, there are
a growing number of ethical concerns to be considered by both service providers and …

This article considers the recent literature concerned with establishing an international
prohibition on autonomous weapon systems. It seeks to address concerns expressed by …

People have a tendency to project life-like qualities onto robots. As we increasingly create
spaces where robotic technology interacts with humans, this inclination raises ethical …