Mathias Gutmann
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Mathias Gutmann is a leading voice in the philosophy of technology and bioethics, with a particular focus on the societal implications of emerging technologies. His work critically examines how innovations like service robotics—defined broadly as non-industrial robotics—reshape human relationships, ethics, and governance. In his highly cited 2011 paper, "Service robotics: do you know your new companion? Framing an interdisciplinary technology assessment" (31 citations), Gutmann pioneered a framework for assessing service robotics not merely as a technical success story but as a profound social and ethical challenge. He argues that as robots move from factory floors into everyday life, we must reframe technology assessment to include normative questions about companionship, autonomy, and human dignity. This contribution has influenced interdisciplinary dialogues in robotics ethics and science and technology studies (STS). Gutmann’s work is notable for bridging analytical philosophy with practical policy concerns, making him a key figure in shaping responsible innovation discourse. His research continues to guide scholars and policymakers grappling with the human dimensions of automation.
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