Abstract
In this article, firstly, cooperative interaction between robots and humans is discussed; specifically, the possibility of human/robot joint action and (relatedly) the possibility of robots occupying institutional roles alongside humans. The discussion makes use of concepts developed in social ontology. Secondly, certain key moral (or ethical—these terms are used interchangeably here) issues arising from this cooperative action are discussed, specifically issues that arise from robots performing (including qua role occupants) morally significant actions jointly with humans. Such morally significant human/robot joint actions, supposing they exist, could potentially range from humans and robots jointly caring for the infirm through to jointly killing enemy combatants.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 10 |
| Journal | Ethics and Information Technology |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
Keywords
- Autonomous systems
- Joint action
- Moral properties
- Moral responsibility
- Organisational action
- Robots
- Social institutions