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Robot Communication Systems Final Report; Perpetuating Workplace Bias Through Artificial Intelligence53 views
Author
Nist, Amelia, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia
Advisors
Laugelli, Benjamin, Engineering and Society, University of Virginia
Barnes, Adam, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Virginia
Abstract
Central to both my technical project and STS research paper is autonomous technology and how it is employed to help humans accomplish a goal or task. Humans are increasingly relying upon technology for a wider array of tasks and providing less supervision of its use. The quality of our technology’s performance therefore determines whether humanity will be able to achieve its goals. My technical project explores utilizing autonomous mobile robots to aid first responders in search and rescue efforts, while my STS research paper examines the design of artificial intelligence (AI) hiring algorithms and how it perpetuates common biases. Although my technical project and STS research paper focus on two different types of technology, my STS research allows me to better understand the technical network created by my team by identifying the importance of non-technical actors and the challenges associated with autonomous technology.
Degree
BS (Bachelor of Science)
Keywords
Autonomous Mobile Robots; Artificial Intelligence
Notes
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Technical Advisor: Adam Barnes
STS Advisor: Benjamin Laugelli
Technical Team Members: Kailey Brown, Leila Troxell, Shrinidhi Nadgouda
Nist, Amelia. Robot Communication Systems Final Report; Perpetuating Workplace Bias Through Artificial Intelligence. University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science, BS (Bachelor of Science), 2025-05-08, https://doi.org/10.18130/hssx-q790.
