What makes a Butlerbot a Butlerbot?: a discussion of a robot classification system
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Abstract
This paper discusses the development of a classification system for robots, inspired by other ordering systems such as archaeological typology and zoological taxonomy. The paper argues that a robot classification system would help researchers, designers and public discuss specific types of robots---such as robotic hoovers, robotic pets and speculative social multipurpose robots---and the ethical implications they each offer. Inspiration from typology and taxonomy is discussed and the paper points to challenges for the development of a robot classification system and concrete plans for future work.
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DOI:10.1145/1868914
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