Overriding Ethical Constraints in Lethal Autonomous Systems

Abstract

This article describes the philosophy, design, and prototype implementation of an operator override system intended for use in managing unmanned robotic systems capable of lethal behavior. The ethical ramifications associated with the responsibility assignment of such a system are presented, which guide the development of the proof-of-concept system that serves as the basis for the simulation results presented herein.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA558872

Entities

People

  • Patrick Ulam
  • Ronald C. Arkin

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Autonomous Agents
  • Autonomous Systems
  • Autonomous Weapons
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Human Rights
  • International Law
  • Law
  • Military Personnel
  • Philosophy
  • Prototypes
  • Rules Of Engagement
  • Simulations
  • Unmanned
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • AI & ML - Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - Autonomous System Control