Ethics of Robotics in Warfare

Aaron FinemanSteven Shidlovsky

Seth Pierson

Points Fiction Asymmetric Warfare Human Impact Robot vs. Human Decision Overriding Orders Consent from Soldiers Operator Responsibility

Fiction Isaac Asimov's

Three Laws Terminator and

Matrix series Simply works of

fiction Prophecies about

the future

Asymmetric Warfare War for the sake of

war World War II was the

last invasion caused by asymmetric warfare

No human toll – wars will only cost in equipment

Widening technological gaps

Human Impact Morale Squad Cohesion Records all actions Reduce the trust Emotionless Combat

Human vs. Robot DecisionArmy Marines

Injuring or killing an innocent noncombatant:

55% 40%

Stealing from a noncombatant: 50% 33%

Mistreating a noncombatant: 46% 32%

Not following general orders: 46% 35%

Violating rules of engagement: 47% 34%

Unnecessarily destroying private property:

43% 30%

Overriding Orders

Consent from Soldiers

Operator Responsibility