CS News – Could Robotics Accidentally Hurt Humans?

Could Robots Accidentally Hurt Humans?

This study examined situations in which robots might accidentally harm humans.  Low and behold, they found that robots might accidentally hurt humans.  Humans accidentally hurt humans all of the time so it really is no surprise that robots might do the same.  When my Lego NXT creations start chasing me around my house looking for a fight, then I will start to worry.