Can we ever really trust algorithms to make decisions for us? Previous research has proved these programs can reinforce society’s harmful biases, but the problems go beyond that. A new study ...

Though meant to make decisions around criminal justice, policing and public service easier, some are concerned algorithms designed by humans come with inherent bias and a need for oversight.

How, then, can a single algorithm guide different robotic systems to make the best decisions to move through their surroundings?

For example, an algorithm called CB (color blind) imposes the restriction that any discriminating variables, such as race or gender, should not be used in predicting the outcomes.