What is the significance of the article in relation to the philosophical foundation of ethics?

The philosophical foundation of ethics emphasizes the understanding of the moral behavior of individuals in society. Some of the acts considered unacceptable include car vandalism and other criminal related activities (Schewe. 2018). The article highlights how the introduction of a robot will help in reducing such criminal activities on the streets. The designers of the automated security robot have ensured that the robot has cameras and sensors that enable it to distinguish between a potential criminal and a harmless passer-by on the streets (Schewe, 2018). Companies that face security challenges also benefit from the use of the robot as it offers security to the animal. The managers in the organization can, therefore, consider using the robots to protect the business facilities even from a remote area thus save on the cost of hiring security personnel and enhancing security levels for the employees and the customers.

How does the article incorporate ethics?

Several issues on ethics arise in the article. First, the question of whether the private security company should invade the space of the public arises. The San Francisco Company that hired the robot to protect the animals and other properties might have made that choice to ensure sufficient security of the company, but the invasion of the space of homeless people remain questionable (Schewe. 2018). The robot harassed the homeless community as it somehow was unable to detect criminals correctly. One does not understand why a company has to spend much money in the aim of ensuring the security of the animals as if the people living around that company do not have the freedom of movement (Schewe. 2018).  Another issue is that some public spaces like shopping malls have private units that cater to the needs of influential people thus limiting access to such places to other public users. It is unethical practice since; it can lead to further segregation and socio-economic inequality which is not beneficial to the public.

Reference

Schewe. E., (2018). Do Security Robots Signal the Death of Public Space? Retrieved on March 27, 2019, from https://daily.jstor.org/do-security-robots-signal-the-death-of-public-space/