ROBOTICS AND SOCIETY

Catalog description

Examines the relationship between robotic systems (e.g., in manufacturing, military, transportation, and scientific data collection applications) and society through analyzing and discussing research papers, written media, and visual media. Discusses both fundamental background material (technical and non-technical) as well as cutting edge research in the following areas: military ethics, economic ramifications, theories of consciousness, cultural and historical perspectives, medical robotics and human augmentation, technical considerations of building ethical machines, legal implications, and privacy considerations.