So says an academic group: Robot racism? Yes, says a study showing humans’ biases extend to robots | CNN Business
A NASA engineer tells me in regard to some specific robots of theirs, they are white because of thermal design considerations. The mechanisms of robots produce heat. Have them work in the sun and they get even hotter. White reflects the sun’s heat and keeps the robot cooler. This is not, as they say, rocket science.
Robots themselves have no “race” but the study claims people can be racist against robots that have no race.
Robots are also sexist: Why are so many robots white?
Wearable robots produce sufficient heat as to be a problem for the person wearing the robotics – think exoskeletons: Thermophysiological aspects of wearable robotics: Challenges and opportunities – PMC
