Robots have been part of manufacturing and production, working behind the scenes for decades. Now a new kind of machine is stepping out of the warehouse and into the living room. These robots do more than follow commands. Powered by artificial intelligence, they are learning to recognize faces, read emotions, and hold simple conversations. Some help elderly individuals stay mobile and remind them to take their medicine. Others comfort and educate children or keep lonely adults company.
This gallery looks at how robotics grew from industrial tools into companions, the machines already changing daily routines, and how these devices will change real human relationships. Click to learn how companion robots are shaping the future of care.