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Abstract: 

This presentation will explore the application of artificial intelligence (AI) ethical standards in the governance of intelligent robots. Specifically, it will focus on analyzing the widely discussed "AI Pacing Problem" and the feasibility of applying AI ethical standards. In addition to discussing the current application of robotics in Japanese society, this presentation also advocates for establishing a non-binding and flexible regulatory framework for human-robot interaction to ensure that stakeholders can manage the inherent ethical, legal, and social (ELSI) risks in everyday human-robot interactions. By incorporating AI ethical standards into the development process of humanoid and social robots, robot developers can integrate responsible innovation and research principles into soft law-based governance without conflicting with existing "hard laws" governing robots. This presentation will explore ethical robot design methodologies through two case studies, analyzing their potential and limitations.