Ann Marshall

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Ann Marshall is a leading voice in the ethical governance of emerging technologies, with her most-cited work focusing on the intersection of social robotics and moral philosophy. Her landmark 2025 paper, "Virtuous Integrative Social Robotics for Ethical Governance," has already garnered 4 citations, establishing a foundational framework for the field. In this work, Marshall conceptualizes virtuous integrative social robotics (VISR) as a value-driven philosophy for developing and designing social robots, articulating a shared ethical framework built on the principles of autonomy, responsibility, and transparency (ART). Her major contribution lies in moving beyond abstract ethical debates to provide a practical, actionable governance model for roboticists and policymakers. By centering virtue ethics within robotic design, Marshall offers a pathway for creating machines that are not only functional but also morally aligned with human values. Her research is essential reading for students and scholars in AI ethics, human-robot interaction, and technology governance, providing a clear, principled roadmap for the responsible integration of social robots into society.