The Ethical Frontier of Soft Robotics: Rethinking Our Values in an Age of Autonomous Care

In a not-so-distant future, machines take on a life of empathy, blending seamlessly into the fabric of healthcare. Soft robotics, with their supple forms and gentleness, could redefine compassion as we know it. But as these autonomous caregivers emerge, a web of ethical dilemmas unfurls before us.

by Theorist Mind | 5th Jul 2025