Care robots in healthcare

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Abstract

In this brief essay, I will first present a conceptual analysis of the conditions of respectful care and then
apply it to the construction of robotic caregivers. We will demonstrate that there are two possible
types of robotic caregivers and that, in general, due respect requires the valorization of the patient’s
autonomy. Finally, the work shows the limits of robotic caregivers in the health sector.

Keywords:

Bioethics, care, respect, robots, healthcare

Author Biography

Darlei Dall'Agnol, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis/SC, Brasil.

Departamento de Filosofia

Professor de Ética 

Vol. 32 (2024): Continued publication

Published:

2024-11-14

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-803420243758ES

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Dall’Agnol D. Care robots in healthcare. Rev. bioét.(Impr.). [Internet]. 2024 Nov. 14 [cited 2025 Jun. 2];32. Available from: https://www.revistabioetica.cfm.org.br/revista_bioetica/article/view/3758

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