GVU Technical Report Number: GIT-GVU-09-02

Title: An Ethical Governor for Constraining Lethal Action in an Autonomous System

Authors: Ronald C. Arkin, Patrick Ulam, and Brittany Duncan

Abstract: The design, prototype implementation, and demonstration of an ethical governor capable of restricting lethal action of an autonomous system in a manner consistent with the Laws of War and Rules of Engagement is presented.