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About
Katina Michael is a leading scholar at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and technology ethics, whose work has shaped how researchers, engineers, and policymakers think about the societal implications of autonomous systems. Best known for her influential contributions to machine ethics and values-driven design, her 2019 editorial "Machine Ethics: The Design and Governance of Ethical AI and Autonomous Systems" has garnered over 200 citations, cementing her as a central voice in debates surrounding the fourth industrial revolution. Michael's research goes beyond theoretical frameworks — her engineering-based methodology for embedding ethics directly into autonomous robot design represents a practical shift from conventional risk assessment toward human-centered co-design. She has also examined real-world deployments of robotic systems, from military machines like Boston Dynamics' LS3 to security robots at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, bringing critical public scrutiny to emerging technologies. More recently, her work on social robots for aging populations explores how companionship technology can address loneliness among older adults. Through guest editorships, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accessible science communication, Michael has consistently bridged academic research and broader public discourse on responsible technology development.
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- 3Meet Boston Dynamics’ LS3 – the latest robotic war machine26 citations · 2012
- 4The Packbots Are Coming: Boosting security at the 2014 FIFA World Cup7 citations · 2014
- 5Socioethical Approaches to Robotics Development [From the Guest Editors]4 citations · 2018
- 6Robots and Socio-Ethical Implications [Guest Editorial]4 citations · 2018
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- 8Characteristics of social robots: A framework for development3 citations · 2025
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- 10Bots without borders: how anonymous accounts hijack political debate3 citations · 2017