34.15. Ethics in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the term 'anthropomorphism' refer to?

   Hint

   Think about how we describe animals or objects with human characteristics.

2. 2.

   Why is emotional impact a concern in HRI?

   Hint

   Consider how you feel when dealing with new technology.

3. 3.

   What is 'automation complacency'?

   • Overreliance on robots
   • Human-robot competition
   • Emotion in HRI

   Hint

   Think about when a person stops paying attention to their actions due to machine support.

4. 4.

   True or False: Anthropomorphism can help improve trust in robots.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the difference between a robot's capabilities and human emotions.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a case where a robot in a workplace has caused division among human workers due to performance comparison. Suggest a comprehensive design approach to mitigate this issue.

   Hint

   Analyze what causes division and think about teamwork.

6. 6.

   Propose ethical considerations when designing an educational robot meant for children. Discuss potential impacts on emotional learning and cooperation.

   Hint

   Think about the role of teachers and how robots can support rather than replace them.