Research, Ethics & AI: MSc ISM Project Proposal - IMAT5262

This project proposal, submitted for the MSc Information Systems Management course (IMAT5262) at De Montfort University, outlines a research plan focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The proposal begins with an abstract summarizing the research problem and questions, followed by an exploration of background information, research questions, and a literature review covering the history, current state, and ethical issues associated with AI and robotics. The literature review identifies gaps in knowledge, particularly concerning cost-effectiveness and time consumption. The proposal then details the chosen methodologies, including interviews, questionnaires, and surveys, and discusses the methods for data analysis and selection. The study aims to investigate how AI is applied in robotics, its evolution, and the ethical considerations involved, such as unemployment, inequality, effects on interaction and behavior, and security. The proposal concludes with a summary of the research's objectives and expected outcomes, emphasizing the importance of addressing the identified knowledge gaps to advance the field responsibly. References and appendices, including a project plan, ethical review form, and consent form, are included to support the research design and implementation.