IEEE RO-MAN 2024 Workshop: Ethics Challenges in Socially Assistive Robots and Agents: Legality, Value Orientation, and Future Design for Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) (ECSARA2024)

We are currently observing the shift of robots transitioning from controlled laboratory environments to more publicly accessible spaces (hospitals, streets, homes, factories, work environments, etc.), engaging in increased interactions with humans. This evolution underscores the growing significance of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and brings to the forefront various ethical and legal considerations.

The workshop aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate intersection between technology and ethical considerations in the realm of assistive robotics. Focused on exploring the ethical implications and regulatory frameworks surrounding the integration of AI in assistive robotics, the workshop will focus on the challenges and opportunities inherent in this rapidly advancing field. Participants will gain insights into key ethical principles, legal considerations, and initiatives shaping the responsible development and deployment of assistive robotic technologies. Through discussions, case studies, and expert perspectives, the workshop endeavors to foster a collaborative environment for addressing the evolving ethical landscape and regulatory dynamics in the field of AI assistive robotics.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Full papers Short papers: 3-4 pages excluding references (e.g., for novel work or summary of past work). Template: Latex, MS Word.

List of Topics

• Ethic Challenge
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence

Committees

Organizing Committee

• Adriana Tapus
• Zhegong Shangguan
• Jim Tørresen
• Roger Andre Søraa
• Yu Cheng
• Le Song

Invited Speakers

• Raja Chatila
• Vera Lúcia Raposo

Venue

The conference will be held in  IEEE RO-MAN 2024, Pasadena, CA, 91103, USA. August 30th.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to zhegong.shangguan@ensta-paris.fr