Laws of Robots

A proposal for future decision-making, communication and management of robots

• Lessons from Literature
• What is a Robot?
• Legal Issues
• Goals to Implement
• Software Integration
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Goals To Implement

Security & Safety:
Decision Making:
Standards that will endure:

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Lessons Learned from Literature

(Proposed by Isaac Asimov in the
Robot and Foundation novels)

Zeroth Law:
A robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm.First Law:
A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.Second Law:
A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.Third Law:
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.Fourth Law:
(Proposed by Lyuben Dilov in the 1974 novel, Icarus's Way)
A robot must establish its identity as a robot in all cases.Fifth Law:
(Introduced by Nikola Kesarovski in his short story "The Fifth Law of Robotics")
A robot must know it is a robot.

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What is a Robot?

Sentient refers to the ability to perceive or feel thingsSapient denotes wisdom or intelligence.Sentient beings have the capacity to experience sensations and feelings, such as pain or pleasure. Sapient beings, on the other hand, possess higher intellectual abilities and can apply knowledge and wisdom in various situations.In science fiction, a sentient robot might be able to sense its surroundings and react accordingly, while a sapient robot would be able to think, learn, and make complex decisions.Animals are often considered sentient as they can feel and react to their environments. Humans are both sentient and sapient, capable of feeling and also exercising judgment and wisdom.The ethical considerations for sentient beings revolve around their ability to suffer or experience happiness, whereas for sapient beings, these considerations might extend to their rights to knowledge, freedom of thought, and self-determination.Sentient vs Sapient - article 1Sentient vs Sapient - article 2

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Legal Issues

Important Definitions
Humaniform refers to robots built to predominantly look exactly like humanRoboticide means the intentional destruction or complete disablement of a robotAsenion ('a-SI-ni-un' from Asimov) refers to the highest level of robot design with a goal to completely mimic humans. Requirements should include adherence to the Laws Of Robots as well as being able to prove how a decision (or action) maintains the spirit of the laws.Robot Level (RL) is a proposal to rate a 'robot' at a certain level of functionality, sentience and sapience. For example:
1: Simple mechanical device (i.e. single-purpose machine, as in for manufacturing)
2 - 7: to be defined
8: Fully Asenion robotSocietal Issues needs to be fleshed out as regards robots receiving life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, property ownership, etc.Other interesting references

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Software Integration and Operations

(Explanations and Samples TBD)

Registration: company & products
Opening handshake protocol
Fast encrypted communications
Robot updates
Sample APIs

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