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| ==== Introduction ==== | ==== Introduction ==== | ||
| - | Our team has considered these values throughout the Bloem project. The analysis is based on general engineering ethics frameworks, such as those defined by the IEEE Code of Ethics, which emphasize safety, honesty, sustainability and responsibility towards society. | + | Our team has considered these values throughout the Bloem project. The analysis is based on general engineering ethics frameworks, such as those defined by the IEEE Code of Ethics, which emphasize safety, honesty, sustainability and responsibility towards society |
| The analysis covers five essential areas: | The analysis covers five essential areas: | ||
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| Engineers have a professional and moral responsibility to protect public health, safety and welfare. This is especially important for Bloem, as it is an enclosed space where users seek relaxation. Therefore, specific risks must be considered and minimized. These include: | Engineers have a professional and moral responsibility to protect public health, safety and welfare. This is especially important for Bloem, as it is an enclosed space where users seek relaxation. Therefore, specific risks must be considered and minimized. These include: | ||
| - | * Insufficient ventilation leading to poor air quality or CO2 buildup | + | * Insufficient ventilation leading to poor air quality or CO< |
| * Electrical failure of lighting or sound systems | * Electrical failure of lighting or sound systems | ||
| * Excessive sound isolation reducing awareness of external emergencies | * Excessive sound isolation reducing awareness of external emergencies | ||
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| Possible risks include: | Possible risks include: | ||
| - | * Unordered List ItemPoor | + | * Poor ventilation inside the capsule |
| * Electrical malfunction of lighting or sound systems | * Electrical malfunction of lighting or sound systems | ||
| * Structural instability or material failure | * Structural instability or material failure | ||
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| From a legal perspective, | From a legal perspective, | ||
| - | * Low Voltage Directive (2014/ | + | * Low Voltage Directive (2014/ |
| - | * EMC Directive (2014/ | + | * EMC Directive (2014/ |
| - | * General Product Safety Directive (2001/ | + | * General Product Safety Directive (2001/ |
| - | * Machinery Directive (2006/ | + | * Machinery Directive (2006/ |
| Compliance with these directives is necessary for CE marking and allows the product to be legally introduced to the European market. | Compliance with these directives is necessary for CE marking and allows the product to be legally introduced to the European market. | ||
| If digital features are included, data protection must also be considered. Only necessary data should be collected and users must be informed transparently about its use. | If digital features are included, data protection must also be considered. Only necessary data should be collected and users must be informed transparently about its use. | ||
| - | By addressing these aspects, the team reduces risks and ensures accountability for the final product. (European Commission, 2026) | + | By addressing these aspects, the team reduces risks and ensures accountability for the final product |
| ==== Summary ==== | ==== Summary ==== | ||
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| Engineering ethics ensures that user wellbeing remains the top priority, while ethical marketing guarantees honest communication. Environmental considerations reduce the impact of the product and liability ensures safety and legal compliance. | Engineering ethics ensures that user wellbeing remains the top priority, while ethical marketing guarantees honest communication. Environmental considerations reduce the impact of the product and liability ensures safety and legal compliance. | ||
| - | by combining these aspects, Bloem represents a responsible and human-centered engineering solution that aligns with both professional standards and societal needs. | + | By combining these aspects, Bloem represents a responsible and human-centered engineering solution that aligns with both professional standards and societal needs. |