The Robotics4EU project, an initiative funded by the European Union, is carrying out a citizens’ audit on robots with AI.
The survey-style initiative takes place until 15 October whereafter citizens’ answers will be given directly to the companies behind the robotics solutions.
The initiative currently counts eight AI-driven technologies currently under development.
The solutions to give feedback on range from a robot that gives throat swabs, to a humanoid that assists medical personnel and a solution that aims to protect farmers’ crops.
More robots are expected to be added in the following weeks and any European company with an AI robotic solution under development may apply for the service.
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The goal of the audits is to enable citizens to impact the future of these robots and to give European companies the opportunity to understand the acceptance and societal readiness of their technologies before they enter the market.
Anneli Roose, coordinator of the Robotics4EU project, said: “We believe in the power of co-creation and in the citizens involvement in an early stage for a better acceptance of robotics solutions by society.”
Robotics4EU is working toward widespread adoption of AI robots by promoting the societal acceptance of robotic solutions through the advocation of responsible robotics across all stakeholders.
Among several activities, the project has been touring Europe with a virtual reality robots’ exhibition and has consulted with more than 700 citizens to analyse their attitude toward robotics.
