Having watched Star Trek, Stargate etc I am usually underwhelmed when I see the realities of robots. But, I suppose, we are heading in the right direction.
I think it's good in one way, as they can do dangerous jobs etc.. but when it comes to 2040-45. A Robotix expert from the US claims that is when they'll be self aware. I'm not thinking skynet (Terminator films) but what worries me is they have no soul.
Interesting to see the more android shapes being developed - quadrupeds have been under development for some time
There's someting about the tirelessness of these that I find slightly nightmarish - it might walk like a wuss but it's not gonna give up.....