William J. Teahan

Bangor University, University of Lincoln

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William J. Teahan is a researcher whose work bridges robotics, artificial intelligence, and ethics, with a particular focus on autonomous systems and human-robot interaction. His key research areas include autonomous maritime robotics, ethical AI, and the social implications of intelligent machines. One of his most notable contributions is a systematic review on tracking fish movements using autonomous maritime robotics (2021, 22 citations), which highlights his work in applying robotics to environmental monitoring. Teahan has also made significant contributions to the ethics of AI, particularly in controversial domains such as artificial sexual companions, where he argues for the development of "sexbots" as ethical agents (2019, 7 citations). His research on how the perceived identity of non-player character (NPC) companions influences player behavior (2016, 7 citations) demonstrates his interest in the psychological and social dimensions of human-machine interaction. Additionally, his work revisiting Braitenberg's vehicles to explore ethical robots (2016, 6 citations) engages with foundational questions in machine ethics. Teahan’s interdisciplinary approach, combining technical robotics with philosophical and ethical inquiry, positions him as a thoughtful voice in the ongoing conversation about the role of autonomous systems in society.