The Ethical Foundation
Philosophy: From Moral Will to Moral Skill
Building caring healthcare robots demands the translation of abstract ethical theory into technical adequacy.
groupsThe Four Moral Elements
visibility01
Attentiveness
Recognizing needs of others. Translated to sensor fidelity and context awareness.
handshake02
Responsibility
Taking on the burden of care. Defining accountability structures and safety protocols.
verified03
Competence
Technical adequacy and hardware capability to perform care tasks safely.
record_voice_over04
Responsiveness
The recipient feedback loop. Designing HCI interfaces for comfort signal expression.