So far, we have seen that in order for a robot to be autonomous it first needs to be able to sense its environment and then to respond to it. But how does a robot decide how to respond? In this video, Owen explains why we need to design robots that are able to make responsible decisions. What do you think responsibility means for a robot?

The Challenges of Making Responsible Decisions

In the near future, many of us will work alongside robots. Knowledge of robotics and autonomous systems will be a helpful skill for a surprising number of today’s careers. In this collection, we’ll look at current and future developments in the field of robotics that could shape many different aspects of our daily lives. We’ll build up a picture of the principles and the fundamental challenges of robotic design, and demonstrate how research here at The University of Sheffield is working to overcome some of these challenges.

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