Ethics in Human-like Robots

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"Human-like robots are emerging from science fiction and entering real life. This is fascinating. But what ethical issues are raised by robots designed to look and behave like humans? This great new book by Kamil Mamak tackles this intriguing issue head on. A must-read for anyone interested in human-robot interaction!"

- Sven Nyholm, Professor of the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence at LMU Munich and author of Humans and Robots: Ethics, Agency, and Anthropomorphism and This is Technology Ethics: An Introduction.

"If or even when we succeed in creating humanoid robots, what will be the moral and legal challenges of this technologically enabled imago hominis? In this forward-thinking and accessible book, Kamil Mamak provides us with the critical insights necessary to respond to and take responsibility for human-like robots.

The book focuses on the ethical issues of human likeness of robots and human tendency to anthropomorphize. It is built on the assumption that design choices are not neutral, and they need to be discussed to align robots with human values. With robots operating in the physical world, they bring ideas and risks that should be addressed before widespread deployment. The book reviews specific issues and provides suggestions and recommendations for improving robots to serve humans better. It draws on literature from Human-Robot Interactions, ethics of AI and robotics, and the philosophy of technology."

David J. Gunkel

Presidential Research, Scholarship and Artistry Professor

Northern Illinois University