RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING

RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING

Embedding Responsible Computing and Ethical Considerations in Robotics Development

Social robots are increasingly gaining prominence in education—particularly in tutoring and social training—as well as in healthcare and social care settings. As robots become more integrated into these environments, it is crucial to ensure that they can build trusting relationships with people and operate in ethically and culturally acceptable ways.

The Responsible Computing (RC) project seeks to embed responsible computing and ethical considerations in robotics design and development. These principles include:

  • Inclusivity and Accessibility – Ensuring robots are designed to serve diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities and those from different cultural backgrounds.
  • Ethical Design – Prioritizing fairness, transparency, trust, and privacy in robotic interactions.
  • Societal Impact – Considering the economic and social aspects, ensuring that they promote empathy.

This project is funded by the Mozilla Foundation and USAID (2023–2025).