We are witnessing the transition of robots from labs and industrial settings to home, work, and publicly accessible spaces where they interact with a diverse range of people in different contexts. This requires an increased focus on human–robot interaction (HRI), raising inherent ethical and legal issues. This IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine special issue will enable readers to better understand the impact of different assessments and potential measures concerning robot ethics on robot design and deployment. The challenges presented also open up new directions for robotics and automation research.
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