Embodiment and ethics for drones

The goal in the embodiment and ethics research area is to create drones that are both effective and ethical by design, in support of the Center's mission of creating drones for the benefit of society.

This includes research, teaching, and collaboration using holistic and ethically-informed methods such as Value-Sensitive Design (VSD), capability caution, and speculative design.

Ethical principles and ethical frameworks are used to build real drone prototypes, including those for Danish healthcare, search and rescue, and mapping in Africa.

These drones are made of unique materials and exhibit special capabilities – for example, high-performance structures made from wood, powered and navigated using recycled electronic waste.