Helena Webb
Papers
5
Total Citations
90
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About
Helena Webb is a leading voice in responsible robotics, whose work critically examines the ethical and social dimensions of human-robot interaction. Her research centers on developing frameworks for ethical risk assessment, fairness in autonomous systems, and proactive safety measures for social robots. Webb’s most influential contribution is her pioneering "Robot Accident Investigation: A Case Study in Responsible Robotics" (38 citations), which established a foundational methodology for post-incident analysis in robotics, akin to aviation accident investigations. She further advanced the field with "Fair navigation planning: A resource for characterizing and designing fairness in mobile robots" (33 citations), providing a crucial taxonomy for embedding equity into robotic movement. Her "Ethical Risk Assessment for Social Robots" (11 citations) offers practical tools for evaluating smart toys, while her work on the RoboTIPS project explores innovative "Ethical Black Box" designs to foster societal trust. Webb also developed the novel "Virtual Witness Testimony Role-Play Interview" method for investigating hazardous interactions. Through her focus on both the outcomes and the process of responsible research, Webb is shaping how the robotics community anticipates and mitigates harm, ensuring that technological progress is matched by ethical accountability.
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Top Papers
- 1Robot Accident Investigation: A Case Study in Responsible Robotics38 citations · 2020
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- 3Ethical Risk Assessment for Social Robots: Case Studies in Smart Robot Toys11 citations · 2022
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