英文摘要 This paper discusses the developing history of robot and the principles of modern intelligent robot. The related ethics problem regarding the design of robot is discussed through the descriptions of three laws of robotics utilized in science fiction. The robot structures of hardware and software are also proposed to explain the design principles. Recently, intelligent robots are developed and utilized in the family, entertainment, disaster relief and security service. The principles of motion, localization and sensing problem are discussed. Finally the influence to the humanity of robot is described.