Ethics

Aim

The aim is to ensure ethical, inclusive XR development by assessing frameworks, identifying risks and dilemmas, and providing recommendations for a comprehensive code of conduct.

Objectives

  • Provide an overview of and assess relevant ethical frameworks, codes of conduct, and good practices;
  • Identify various forms of risk and harm relevant to XR;
  • Identify moral dilemmas and suitable models of harm;
  • Identify and address ethical issues beyond risk, harm, and safety

Methodology:

Literature reviews, Qualitative content analysis, Phenomenological analysis, Applied ethics, Reflective equilibrium method, Multi-stakeholder interviews, Thematic analysis, Comparative policy and ethics review

 

Resources

Back to the Rating Repository

Code of Conduct

The XR4Human Code of Conduct sets forth the ethical obligations for developers involved in technological innovation and governance of immersive technologies, including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), as well as all current and other emerging immersive environments. The Code is designed to ensure that these technologies respect human rights, protect user privacy, promote inclusivity, and safeguard the mental, physical, and social well-being of all users.

XR4Human Code of Conduct

1. Learn

Read and become familiar with the XR4Human CoC. Learn by exploring the Educational Toolbox and the publications (on Ethics, Interoperability & Legal policy) in the Rating Repository

2. Assess

Conduct a self-assessment of your own XR technology concept via the Ethical Impact Assessment (EIA) and the CoC Compliance Checklist

3. Test and Explore

Test your idea and get new ideas by exploring the Experience Library

4. Reflect

Reflect on the rating information received after completing your self-assessment and join the XR4Human Forum to revise and improve your XR concept

Use our Tools to implement the Code of Conduct

The following guides provides step-by-step instructions and tools to help you implement the Code of Conduct during your development and deployment processes.