Ethical Issues

Moral misuse

Since we are not creating any new technology, simply repackaging it in a new form, the moral misuse are the same as those done with any prototyping environment. It can be used to help produce something unseemly or even illegal

It also poses the morality of existing augmented/virtual reality headsets namely the appropriateness of its use in certain settings, and also its over use at the expense of other activities

Danger to user

As this product is meant to be mobile, it has the potential to be used while walking or even driving. Doing so can cause a huge risk to the user by distracting them from hazards on the sidewalk or road

Also, similarly to how some of the Samsung Galaxy phone batteries overheated and exploded, electronics can fail and sometimes with harmful side effects

Danger to others

Similarly to the previously mentioned dangers to users, the users of this device can unknowingly put others at risk by using it while trying to perform other tasks

Ethical Issues - Solution

The best solutions can be implemented as follows:

Testing

We can perform tests and gather statistical data about the physical safety of the device including overheating, strain on the eyes, and risk of electrocution

Training

We can provide safety warnings and trainings for the user to get the best acquainted with safe practices while using the device

Product Liability

Liable

Device failure due to internal breakage, electronic failure, or device component malfunctioning

Not Liable

Device use/misuse, damaged parts by user

Product Liability - Solution

Test each device thoroughly and know the expected lifetime. Also provide documentation to the users about device maintenance and when parts may need to fail

Social Impact

Humanitarian

There is great debate, one which is easy to see both sides for, of whether or not increased usage in a virtual world is beneficial for productivity or harmful for lack of social interaction

Environmental

Discarding the device must be done properly so that it does not end up in waste

Social Impact - Solution

Besides as a collective society making sure we stay present in the real world, the product must come with directions on how to properly store and discard the device as needed