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An ethical hangover: A young professional’s case

May 24, 2024 by Andrew Brei, Seppo J. Ovaska

< Engineering ethics is a misunderstood issue among practitioners. Although most electrical and computer engineers agree that general ethical principles should be followed, too few apply or are even familiar with the IEEE Code of Ethics. It is quite rare that the principles of engineering ethics are on the table when practitioners are making decisions and taking … [Read more...] about An ethical hangover: A young professional’s case

Are you ready for that interview?

September 1, 2021 by Raymond E. Floyd and Richard H. Spencer

The types of jobs that one may need to interview for can range from pick-and- shovel labor to technical and business positions in major corporations. Interviews are also frequently used for evaluation and promotional positions within a company. We write from experience in all of these circumstances. We concentrate on positions for which we were interviewed and hired as … [Read more...] about Are you ready for that interview?

Characteristics of social robots: A framework for development

Social robots hold great promise for assisting both older adults with dementia and those in good health. Yet, little is known about how people want to interact with these robots. This article introduces a framework for the key features social robots should have, based on insights from a four-month study of how seniors engage with robots through conversation and interaction. We have broken these features down into principles of robot behavior, verbal communication, and nonverbal communication, while also considering factors that affect a person’s likelihood to adopt such technology. Our findings offer a starting point for refining social robots and & developing features that truly resonate with users.

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