At the rate that technology is developing and evolving, the concept of robotic assistance is no longer so far-fetched. In the near future, it is entirely possible that robots will be capable of conducting mundane chores. For decades, we have been imagining what these electronic assistants might be like through various creative mediums. Which one of these 24 iconic fictional robots do you believe could come into existence first?
The prospect is both exciting and terrifying – thanks to countless stories of artificial intelligence developing sentience and choosing to eliminate humanity. In the mean time, this infographic from HomeAdvisor serves as a showcase of 24 fictional robot housekeepers, butlers, assistants, and aides.
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