[Robotgroup] South Korean "Robot Ethics Charter"

[Royce Hart]

**"In a move that could be straight out of a science fiction novel, the 
South Korean government is putting together the Robot Ethics Charter, a 
set of standards for robotics users, programmers, and manufacturers that 
is meant to protect humans, as well as the robots themselves. These laws 
include prohibiting robots from harming humans (actively or through 
inaction), requiring robots to obey human orders (unless they conflict 
with the first law), and requiring robots to protect themselves (unless 
this conflicts with the first two laws). It is hoped that the Charter 
will lay the groundwork for a time when robots are more advanced and 
become part of daily life, and to head off any social problems that 
might result."

(Source: /National Geographic/)