Vivek Nallur

About

Vivek Nallur is a leading voice in the emerging field of machine ethics, focusing on how autonomous systems can navigate morally complex situations. His research centers on embedding ethical reasoning into artificial intelligence, particularly for socially assistive robots in elder-care environments. Nallur’s most influential work, "Landscape of Machine Implemented Ethics" (2021), with 35 citations, provides a foundational framework for understanding how machines can be programmed to make ethical decisions. He has further advanced this area with "Empathetic AI for ethics-in-the-small" (2022) and "A Small Set of Ethical Challenges for Elder-Care Robots" (2023), which identify critical gaps in current robotic behavior during ethically charged interactions. His studies on pro-social rule bending and transparency in decision-making (2023) explore how robots might prioritize human well-being over rigid protocols. Nallur’s contributions are vital as society increasingly relies on autonomous agents in sensitive roles, and his work continues to shape the responsible development of AI that respects human values and dignity.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

Top Papers

1. 1
   Landscape of Machine Implemented Ethics

   35 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Empathetic AI for ethics-in-the-small

   5 citations · 2022
3. 3
   A Small Set of Ethical Challenges for Elder-Care Robots

   5 citations · 2023
4. 4
   Implementing Pro-social Rule Bending in an Elder-Care Robot Environment

   2 citations · 2023
5. 5
   Socially Assistive Robots as Decision Makers: Transparency, Motivations, and Intentions

   1 citations · 2023

Key Collaborators

Contact & Links