The field of robotics is undergoing a boom thanks to advances in three core technologies: sensors, actuators, and AI, all of which are allowing robots to move, think and even learn for themselves in new and incredible ways.
Robots have traditionally been confined to factories and labs, but they are increasingly exploring the world among us, with many among us fearing that they will take human jobs or even turn hostile, but experts predict a future of humans and robots working side-by-side and even making friends.
Robots have even found a role helping out during the coronavirus pandemic by taking on some of the more dangerous roles that humans traditionally take on.
Field is evolving so quickly that there is even a growing school of thought that says robots should be allowed to learn and make decisions for themselves, even if that means making mistakes, in order to enable them to learn and grow.
Technological advances in robots are happening so quickly that humans are struggling to keep up and could one day soon be legislating against robots as they seek to protect human workers from mass unemployment.
Field is also now so complex that there is a whole new field of study dedicated to studying the interaction between humans and robots.