Title :
The use of robots in early education: A scenario based on ethical consideration
Author :
Tanaka, Fumihide ; Kimura, Takeshi
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Intell. Interaction Technol., Univ. of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
fDate :
Sept. 27 2009-Oct. 2 2009
Abstract :
In this position paper, we will raise some critical issues on applying robotics technologies into the educational environment. The series of discussions are based on our previous study on toddlers - robots interaction at a nursery school. In reaction to the notice warning of its potential risk, we will present a scenario in which robots are employed with less ethical concern and more educational contribution.
Keywords :
control engineering education; robots; educational environment; robotics technology; toddler; Educational institutions; Educational robots; Educational technology; Human robot interaction; Humanoid robots; Legged locomotion; Paper technology; Pediatrics; Robot sensing systems; Service robots;
Conference_Titel :
Robot and Human Interactive Communication, 2009. RO-MAN 2009. The 18th IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Toyama
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5081-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1944-9445
DOI :
10.1109/ROMAN.2009.5326227
