From questions raised by Oliver Bendel, a machine ethicist, in a paper that was published this month on Springer. Bendel presented the paper last year at the Love and Sex with Robots conference at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Should the robot entice the partner to have sex?
Should the robot make clear to the human being that it is a machine?
Should the robot be able to refuse to perform the act?
Should its appearance be “politically correct”?
Should childlike sex robots be prohibited?
Should sex robots be available everywhere and anytime?
Who is liable for injuries or contamination…