Issac Asimov's Three Laws Of Robotics

Issac Asimov’s three laws of robotics won’t stop robots from harming humans, so we’ve developed a better solution. Instead of laws to restrict robot behavior, robots should be empowered to pick the best solution for any given scenario.

So, how do you stop a robot from hurting people? Many existing robots, such as those assembling cars in factories, shut down immediately when a human comes near. But this quick fix wouldn’t work for something like a self-driving car that might have to move to avoid a collision, or a care robot that might need to catch an old person if they fall. With robots set to become our servants, companions and co-workers, we need to deal with the increasingly complex situations this will create and the ethical and safety questions this will raise… read more >