Ethical dimensions in human-robot interactions in the field of gerontechnology
M. Pino & A. S. Rigaud (Conveners)
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AbstractParticipants: S. Dacunha (France), R. Vallée (France), T. Ogawa (Japan), M. Choi (South Korea), L. Blavette (France). ISSUE The rapid development and deployment of robotic applications in gerontechnology, such as socially assistive robots for companionship and daily assistance, virtual coaches, and virtual agents for health monitoring or cognitive support, have the potential to significantly enhance the quality of life for older adults (Góngora Alonso et al., 2019). However, this advancement brings forth a multitude of ethical challenges that need to be addressed from various stakeholder perspectives. Primary users, such as older adults, along with informal and formal caregivers, regulators, and healthcare providers, are directly impacted by these technologies. Ethical concerns also extend to companies developing socially assistive robots and the programmers designing the systems for robot behavior control and data handling (Sharkey & Sharkey, 2012; Van Wynsberghe, 2016). This symposium aims to explore and address these critical ethical issues, ensuring that the integration of robotic applications in gerontechnology is conducted in a manner that respects the dignity, privacy, and rights of all involved parties. CONTENT Our symposium is designed to bring together speakers from France, Japan, and South Korea.Keywords: ethical challenges, socially assistive robots, geriatric care, cognitive impairment, human-robot interaction, participatory design
M. Pino & A. S. Rigaud (Conveners) (2024). Ethical dimensions in human-robot interactions in the field of gerontechnology. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.1105.1.sp