Papers
13
Total Citations
271
H-Index
8
About
David Levy is a pioneering researcher whose work spans the intersections of artificial intelligence, robotics ethics, and human-machine relationships. Best known for his provocative and groundbreaking explorations of emotional and intimate bonds between humans and robots, Levy has made substantial contributions to the emerging field of social robotics. His most cited work, "The Ethical Treatment of Artificially Conscious Robots" (2009, 139 citations), established him as a leading voice in AI ethics, raising profound questions about moral responsibility toward increasingly sophisticated machines. This thread continues through his influential books and papers on "Lovotics" — a term he helped popularize — examining love and sexuality in the context of robotics, including critical analyses such as "Roxxxy the 'Sex Robot' — Real or Fake?" Levy's scholarship also extends into practical robotics applications, including computer vision systems for chess — reflecting his background as an International Master in chess — as well as robot manipulator dynamics and electronic nose systems for odor source localization. With nearly 260 cumulative citations across diverse technical and philosophical domains, Levy's interdisciplinary breadth makes him an essential figure for students navigating the ethical and social frontiers of emerging robotics technologies.
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Top Papers
- 1The Ethical Treatment of Artificially Conscious Robots139 citations · 2009
- 2Lovotics: Love and Sex with Robots33 citations · 2016
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- 5Roxxxy the “Sex Robot”—Real or Fake?17 citations · 2013
- 6Source Direction Detection Based On Stationary Electronic Nose System8 citations · 2008
- 7Love and Sex with Robots8 citations · 2017
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- 9When Robots Do Wrong6 citations · 2015
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