Robots in Care and Everyday Life: Future, Ethics, Social Acceptance

This book examines the ethical, legal, and social acceptance of robots in Germany and Europe, focusing on trust in robotic assistance, human willingness to use this assistance, and personal well-being in human-robot interaction. It evaluates the probability of five complex future scenarios and raises the core issue of how governments can gain social, ethical, and user acceptance of AI and robots in everyday life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 130 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive open-access publication delves into extensive research on the ethical, legal, and societal acceptance of robots in the German and European context. The primary resource for this study is the Bremen AI Delphi survey, which includes input from scientists and politicians, as well as a related population survey. The central focus revolves around trust in robotic assistance, the willingness of humans to utilize this assistance, and the anticipated personal well-being in human-robot interactions. By utilizing recent data from Eurostat, the European Social Survey, and the Eurobarometer survey, the analysis is extended to Germany and the European Union. The acceptance of robots in care and everyday life is examined in the context of their acceptance in other spheres of life and scientific research. The book provides insights into how experts and politicians evaluate the likelihood of five complex future scenarios, encompassing a wide range of topics such as the worst-case scenario of fierce job competition, the potential wealth brought about by AI, communication in human-robot interaction, robotic assistance, and ethical and legal conflicts.

International economic competition alone will drive countries to invest in future technologies like AI and robots in a sustainable manner. However, the crucial question arises: Will these technologies also be embraced by the population? This book addresses the core issue of how governments can secure the necessary social, ethical, and user acceptance of AI and robots in everyday life. This topical book holds great interest for researchers, professionals, and policymakers engaged in various aspects of human-robot interaction.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031114465
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023