Robot Ethics: Exploring Moral Frameworks for Autonomous Systems

Chapters Brief Overview:

1. Robot ethics: Explores core ethical principles guiding the development of robotics.

2. Robot: Discusses robots’ roles in society and their ethical implications.

3. Military robot: Examines the ethical challenges of deploying robots in warfare.

4. Friendly artificial intelligence: Analyzes AI designed to prioritize human safety and ethics.

5. Laws of robotics: Reviews the classic laws and their modern interpretations.

6. Human–robot interaction: Considers ethical dimensions in robothuman relationships.

7. Neurorobotics: Introduces the ethics behind integrating robotics with neuroscience.

8. Ethics of artificial intelligence: Delves into ethical frameworks for AI advancements.

9. Ronald C. Arkin: Profiles Arkin’s contributions to ethical robotics research.

10. Machine ethics: Investigates ethical algorithms guiding machine behavior.

11. Lethal autonomous weapon: Discusses the dangers and ethics of autonomous weapons.

12. The Machine Question: Poses ethical questions about AI’s moral and legal status.

13. Positive computing: Focuses on enhancing wellbeing through ethically driven robotics.

14. Robotic governance: Outlines regulatory frameworks shaping ethical robotics.

15. Joanna Bryson: Highlights Bryson’s ethical perspectives on AI development.

16. Algorithmic entities: Examines ethical issues with autonomous algorithmic agents.

17. Regulation of algorithms: Discusses governance for algorithms with societal impact.

18. Mariarosaria Taddeo: Spotlights Taddeo’s influence on cybersecurity ethics.

19. Ajung Moon: Profiles Moon’s work in ethical AI policy development.

20. Kay FirthButterfield: Discusses FirthButterfield’s impact on AI ethics standards.

21. Alan Winfield: Reflects on Winfield’s ethical insights into AI and robotics.

This compelling book is more than a guide—it's a blueprint for responsible technological innovation in the digital age.