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International Conference on
Robo t i c s a n d A u t oma t i o n
B iomater ial s and Nanomater ial s
Joint Event
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Journal of Biomedical Research | Volume 29
MATE robots simplifying my work: The benefits and socioethical implications
Valeria Villani, Lorenzo Sabattini
and
Cesare Fantuzzi
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
W
ith the increasing complexity of modern industrial
automatic and robotic systems, an increasing burden
is put on the operators, who are requested to supervise and
interact with such complex systems, typically under challenging
and stressful conditions. To overcome this issue, it is necessary
to adopt a responsible approach based on the anthropocentric
design methodology, such that machines adapt to the humans
capabilities. To this end, we have developed an integrated
methodological design approach, which we call MATE,
consisting in devising complex automatic or robotic solutions
that measure current operator’s status, adapt the interaction
accordingly, and provide her/himproper training to improve the
interaction and learn lacking skills and expertise. Accordingly, a
MATE system is intended to be easily usable for all users, thus
meeting the principle of inclusive design. Using such a MATE
system gives rise to several ethical and social implications,
which are discussed in this talk.
e:
valeria.villani@unimore.itRobotics & Biomaterials 2018, Volume 29
DOI: 10.4066/biomedicalresearch-C6-017