The Growing Problem of Humanizing Robots

Abstract

The humanization of robots or, the representation of robots as humans, has contributed to the successful adoption of robots into our society. However, there are also drawbacks to the humanization of robots. Unfortunately, these drawbacks have received much less attention. It may now be time to consider these drawbacks. This article attempts to draw attention to such problems. The article concludes by not only recommending that scholars consider such problems but also consider, in some cases, the possibility of intentionally undermining the humanization of robots.