Download This PaperThe Growing Problem of Humanizing Robots
Robert, L. P. (2017). The Growing Problem of Humanizing Robots, International Robotics & Automation Journal, 3(1), DOI: 10.15406/iratj.2017.03.00043.
2 Pages Posted: 10 Jan 2019 Last revised: 9 Jun 2019
Date Written: August 27, 2017
Abstract
The humanization of robots or, the representation of robots as humans, has contributed to the successful adoption of robots into our society. However, there are also drawbacks to the humanization of robots. Unfortunately, these drawbacks have received much less attention. It may now be time to consider these drawbacks. This article attempts to draw attention to such problems. The article concludes by not only recommending that scholars consider such problems but also consider, in some cases, the possibility of intentionally undermining the humanization of robots.
Keywords: Robots, Human-Robot Interaction, Teamwork with Robots, Human-Robot Teams, Robot Acceptance, Humanizing Robots
JEL Classification: O32, O33, M15
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