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Robots in agriculture – A case-based discussion of ethical concerns on job loss, responsibility, and data control

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: There is a growing interest in using robots in agriculture due to increasing challenges of labour scarcity and cost. Field robots are expected to help overcome these challenges and to contribute to financial, environmental and social sustainability. However, socially responsible introduction of field crop robots will require awareness and consideration of ethical trade-offs by stakeholders including farmers, regulators, and manufacturers. In this article we discuss the ethical themes of job loss, moral responsibility, and data control in light of the results of sixteen interviews with key stakeholders conducted in 2022 under a European research project named Robs4crops.

Source: Smart Agricultural Technology

DOI: 10.1016/j.atech.2024.100633

Authors: Sune Holm, Søren Marcus Pedersen, Tseganesh Wubale Tamirat

Institution: University of Copenhagen

Language: English

Topic: Ethics and Social Impacts of AI

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,800