Ethical framework of assistive devices: review and reflection

Mansouri, N.; Goher, Khaled; Hosseini, Seyed Ebrahim

doi:10.1186/s40638-017-0074-2

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“…68 A number of ethical issues also need to be considered. [73][74][75] These include concerns about the robustness and efficacy of robots to ensure human safety. It is important to determine responsibility for robots and their software, (particularly if the devices fail) to prevent breeches of data protection and confidentiality.…”

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Robotic technology for palliative and supportive care: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats

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Background: Medical robots are increasingly used for a variety of applications in healthcare. Robots have mainly been used to support surgical procedures, and for a variety of assistive uses in dementia and elderly care. To date, there has been limited debate about the potential opportunities and risks of robotics in other areas of palliative, supportive and end-of-life care. Aim: The objective of this article is to examine the possible future impact of medical robotics on palliative, supportive care and end-of-life care. Specifically, we will discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of this technology. Methods: A SWOT analysis to understand the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of robotic technology in palliative and supportive care. Results: The opportunities of robotics in palliative, supportive and end-of-life care include a number of assistive, therapeutic, social and educational uses. However, there are a number of technical, societal, economic and ethical factors which need to be considered to ensure meaningful use of this technology in palliative care. Conclusion: Robotics could have a number of potential applications in palliative, supportive and end-of-life care. Future work should evaluate the health-related, economic, societal and ethical implications of using this technology. There is a need for collaborative research to establish use-cases and inform policy, to ensure the appropriate use (or non-use) of robots for people with serious illness.

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Robotic technology for palliative and supportive care: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats

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“…Ideally, an exoskeleton should be reliable and trustworthy [8]. Besides safety, trust also depends on how the designers have adequately addressed other aspects, such as privacy, robustness, security, and data protection [52]. Age and cultural preferences also affect trust.…”

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Promoting inclusiveness in exoskeleton robotics: Addressing challenges for pediatric access

Fosch‐Villaronga

Čartolovni

Pierce

2020

Paladyn, Journal of Behavioral Robotics

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Pediatric access to exoskeletons lags far behind that of adults. In this article, we promote inclusiveness in exoskeleton robotics by identifying and addressing challenges and barriers to pediatric access to this potentially life-changing technology. We first present available exoskeleton solutions for upper and lower limbs and note the variability in the absence of these. Next, we query the possible reasons for this variability in access, explicitly focusing on children, who constitute a categorically vulnerable population, and also stand to benefit significantly from the use of this technology at this critical point in their physical and emotional growth. We propose the use of a life-based design approach as a way to address some of the design challenges and offer insights toward a resolution regarding market viability and implementation challenges. We conclude that the development of pediatric exoskeletons that allow for and ensure access to health-enhancing technology is a crucial aspect of the responsible provision of health care to all members of society. For children, the stakes are particularly high, given that this technology, when used at a critical phase of a child’s development, not only holds out the possibility of improving the quality of life but also can improve the long-term health prospects.

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“…In addition, Misselhorn et al [120] offer an ethical framework for the use of robots in the care context, illustrating their principles using the therapeutic seal robot Paro. For a general overview of ethical frameworks for the use of robots in elderly care, Vandemeulebroucke et al [121] provide a systematic literature review on different ethics approaches and/or frameworks addressing the ethical issues of robots in the care sector; additionally, Mansouri et al [122] offer a more general review on ethical frameworks for assistive devices, especially for usage in elderly care. Finally, Huber et al [123] take into account the aspect of relationships between humans and robots and suggest the "Triple-A Model" to incorporate ethics in the design of social companion robots.…”

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Societal and Ethical Issues in HRI

Wullenkord

Eyssel

2020

Curr Robot Rep

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Purpose of the Review The purpose of this review is to give an overview of the societal and ethical issues in human-robot interaction, (HRI), mainly focusing on the literature of the last five years. Recent Findings Both general ethical challenges associated with robot deployment and those specific to human-robot interaction are addressed and complemented by discussions of ethics within HRI research, ethics related behavior towards robots, as well as ethics and robot rights. Moreover, we discuss ethical challenges in sensitive contexts such as medicine, rehabilitation, and care. We conclude our review by providing an overview of the key ethics frameworks and guidelines to inspire researchers, developers, and stakeholders alike. Summary This review offers a timely overview of the state-of-the art societal and ethical issues that arise from the ever more steady integration of robots into human society. We exemplify the key issues and debates in the field by mainly covering the literature of the past five years.

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Ethical framework of assistive devices: review and reflection

Cited by 19 publications

References 76 publications

Robotic technology for palliative and supportive care: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats

Robotic technology for palliative and supportive care: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats

Promoting inclusiveness in exoskeleton robotics: Addressing challenges for pediatric access

Societal and Ethical Issues in HRI

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