Sex Robots and Moral Problems: A Conditional Approach

Abstract

Robots designed to mimic human sexual behaviour and interaction are known as “sex robots.” In the contemporary world, they have become more sophisticated and practical as well as more accessible and reasonably priced. However, they also bring up several moral issues and queries, such as whether or not they are morally righteous and in what situations. In this paper, I will argue that sex robots are morally problematic only when they allow users to live problematic intentions or desires. I shall provide three primary arguments in favour of my position: first, sex robots are morally neutral machines that may be utilised for a variety of purposes and outcomes, contingent on the intentions or desires of their users; second, sex robots become morally problematic when they enable users to live problematic intentions or desires, especially those that infringe upon one’s moral rights, dignity, or well-being, or when they conflict with moral values, norms, or principles of a community or society; and third, sex robots are not morally problematic when they permit users to live non-problematic intentions or desires, such as those that are not harmful to or infringe any individual or entity or even oneself, or which are compatible with the moral values, norms, or principles of a community or society. I will also consider and respond to possible objections and counterarguments from different perspectives. I will conclude by discussing the implications and limitations of my argument.