Ensuring Human Safety in a World Living with Robots

While Aaron Ames, an engineering professor at the California Institute of Technology, is passionate about the idea that robots can be part of daily life, he fears that "excitement will take over rationality" and market pressures will put robots where they are not ready to be. "There's just not a proper effort on safety, robustness, reliability," Ames told Horizons host William Brangham. This segment from Horizons, a PBS News series, dives into the science, health, technology, and environmental issues shaping our future. It explores the challenges of ensuring human safety as robots become more integrated into society, from autonomous vehicles to service robots. Experts discuss the need for robust safety standards and ethical considerations. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ran