Philip Robbins
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Philip Robbins is a scholar whose work bridges the philosophy of technology, moral responsibility, and arts-based education. His research centers on the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence, particularly in high-stakes contexts like warfare, where he explores how humans attribute moral responsibility to machines. In his most-cited paper, "Of Machines and Men: Attributions of Moral Responsibility in AI-Assisted Warfare" (2025, 4 citations), Robbins examines the psychological and philosophical underpinnings of blame and accountability when AI systems are involved in life-or-death decisions—a timely contribution to debates on autonomous weapons. Beyond ethics, Robbins has made a distinctive mark in educational technology and the arts. His paper "Robo/graphy: Using Practical Arts-Based Robots to Transform Classrooms Into Makerspaces" (2016, 3 citations) introduces a novel approach that integrates robotic art into learning environments, drawing on the overlooked tradition of robotic-art since the 1980s. This work demonstrates his commitment to interdisciplinary methods, turning classrooms into creative makerspaces where students engage with robotics as both tools and expressive media. Though his citation counts are modest, Robbins’ contributions are notable for their originality and relevance, offering fresh perspectives on how we think about machines—as moral agents, collaborators, and creative partners.
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