In labs, living rooms, hospitals, and classrooms, robots are no longer just tools—they’re becoming social actors. People ...

In 1942, science fiction writer Isaac Asimov introduced the “Three Laws of Robotics” to the world through his short story ‘Runaround’. These safety principles stipulate that robots must not harm ...

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In June 2024, in the Gumi City Council of South Korea, a service robot—or Robot Supervisor—was alleged to have committed “suicide”. In November 2023, in the same country, another robot deployed in a ...