An Ethical Governor for Constraining Lethal Action in an Autonomous System

Abstract

The design, prototype implementation, and demonstration of an ethical governor capable of restricting lethal action of an autonomous system in a manner consistent with the Laws of War and Rules of Engagement is presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA493563

Entities

People

  • Brittany Duncan
  • Patrick Ulam
  • Ronald C. Arkin

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Casualties
  • Cemeteries
  • Collateral Damage
  • Control Systems
  • Electronic Mail
  • Estimators
  • Hospitals
  • Information Operations
  • Law
  • Situational Awareness
  • Speed Regulators
  • Target Discrimination
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy