• 48 real-life robots that will make you think the future is now

How intelligent could AI software get? Is it really possible that it could match human brains in terms of ingenuity? 

How excited are you that AI is increasingly a part of everyday life for many people, albeit in a basic way. And how do you see AI developing in our lives over the next 10-20 years? 

Could AI and machine learning mean that a robotic being could eventually learn to solve any problem? 

Can our relationships with robots really go beyond feeling that a robot is just that, a utilitarian object that is subservient to humans? 

Could we truly grow an emotional attachment like we do with pets?

Why don’t humans like robots that resemble human beings? 

How realistic is the ‘rise of the robots’ scenario? Is it really likely that robots could ‘go rogue’?

Robots tend to have an image problem, in that people think they’re going to take their jobs or, eventually, supersede humans. How can we think about robots and AI in a more positive light? 

Finally, how can robots be more fun and help humans to enjoy more fulfilling lives?