What will the next 50 years bring in robotics research?

Would a conscious robot need the same rights as a human being? Could robots one day take over the care of our ageing population? Will robots be our soldiers of the future? When will robots be able to do all the housework?

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news96607736.html">What will the next 50 years bring in robotics research?</a></p> <p>Would a conscious robot need the same rights as a human being? Could robots one day take over the care of our ageing population? Will robots be our soldiers of the future? When will robots be able to do all the housework?</p>