The Three Laws of Robotics (Part 1) - Asimov

The Three Laws of Robotics, written by Asimov in 1941, guide the actions of every robot.

The first two laws state:

• A robot may not harm a human being, nor allow a human being to come to harm through inaction.
• A robot must obey orders given by human beings, except when such orders conflict with the First Law.

You will interact with a robot programmed according to these two laws.

DEBRIEFING FIRST SIMULATION

You have interacted with a robot, represented by the controlled paddle.

Normally, your commands are executed: if you move it to the right, the paddle moves to the right.

But when the robot is programmed according to Asimov's laws, something changes.

There is a control zone that the robot manages to protect you and prevent you from losing the game.

The Three Laws of Robotics (Part 2) - Asimov

Could the robot, following Asimov’s first two laws, behave differently?

DEBRIEFING SECOND SIMULATION

In level 2, the Asimovian robot, represented by the blue paddle, uses abilities superior to those of a human (being a robot), moving with speed and range beyond human capability to protect you and comply with the first two laws of robotics. Losing becomes impossible...

The Three Laws of Robotics (Part 3) - Asimov

In his science fiction novels, Asimov describes robots that follow the laws of robotics, but in certain situations, unpredictable behaviors and even rebellions emerge.

DEBRIEFING THIRD SIMULATION

This Asimovian robot does not follow the two laws: it is out of control and seems to have allied with the upper robot (in this case, green)... to prevent you from winning.