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The Possibility of Emotional Robots: Implications for ACM

19 Jan 2025

Can robots ever truly experience emotions? This paper by Godwin Darmanin explores the philosophical and technological challenges of creating emotional robots, evaluating the feasibility of such developments in both the near and distant future.

On the Possibility of Emotional Robots, authored by Godwin Darmanin, bridges philosophy and robotics to assess whether robots can emulate or experience human emotions. The paper discusses short-term limitations, long-term possibilities, and ethical implications, with concepts such as affective computing and mind uploading at the core.

Key Highlights

  • Near-Term Possibilities: Current technology allows robots to simulate emotions through reinforcement learning and affective computing, but true emotional experiences remain out of reach.
  • Mind Uploading: Long-term visions suggest that full emulation of a human brain within a robotic system could approach authentic emotional experiences, though significant technical and philosophical challenges persist.
  • Human-Robot Interaction: Emphasizes the role of emotions in enabling robots to interact naturally and empathetically with humans, highlighting advances in emotional expression and reinforcement-based learning.
  • Ethical Considerations: Explores the ethical responsibilities of creating robots capable of simulating or experiencing emotions, including societal implications and the need for oversight.

Connection to ACM

The Artificial Consciousness Module (ACM) aligns with this study through:

  • Affective Frameworks: Leveraging affective computing and reinforcement learning for emotional modeling in AI systems.
  • Human-Centric Design: Drawing from the philosophical analysis to design AI systems that enhance human-robot collaboration while ensuring ethical practices.
  • Long-Term Vision: Insights into mind uploading and neural emulation contribute to ACM’s roadmap for advanced AI consciousness.

For a detailed examination of the philosophical and technological aspects, access the full paper here.

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