Dr Farshad Badie, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Informatics, Berlin School of Business and Innovation, explores how AI and robotics can incorporate human-centred values to complement our experiences. When I think about the rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, I am both excited and cautious. In my opinion, these technologies (and, in fact, systems) have significant potential to reshape all industries and improve our daily lives. But along with such a promise comes a challenge: How do we ensure these systems serve us in ways that are truly meaningful? How can we design robots that not only perform tasks but also respect and reflect human beings’ (as well as societies’) values, feelings, and diverse cultural contexts? Why human-centred values matter in robotics I see responsible AI development in robotics as being grounded in human-centric principles, including empathy, inclusivity, cultural awareness, and design driven by a clear purpose, integrated at every step. Actually, it’s not enough to create robots that are technically functional or efficient. The designed robots need to be …