This paper applies American pragmatism to the debate on robot rights, providing a practical framework for addressing ethical and legal questions. Unlike traditional metaphysical debates, the pragmatist approach—rooted in the philosophies of William James and John Dewey—focuses on the real-world consequences of granting robots moral and legal rights. Pragmatism emphasizes outcomes as a way to resolve key dilemmas, including ethical agency, accountability, and the integration of robots into legal systems. Central to this is meliorism, which proposes that ethical progress occurs through mindful decision-making. Pragmatism offers an adaptive framework suited to the complexities of human-robot interactions; continuously reconstructing ethical systems based on practical outcomes. Integrating feminist pragmatism emphasizes inclusivity, advocating for ethical systems that account for both human and non-human entities. By focusing on practical consequences and inclusivity, pragmatism ensures that ethical frameworks remain responsive to the evolving nature of human-robot relationships. (This paper was presented at at the Robophilosophy 2024 Conference in Workshop 10: “Robot Rights—From Theory to Practice,” organized by David Gunkel.)