Robots have traditionally been associated with industrial production lines. Increasingly, they are entering spaces designed around direct interaction with people.
Advances in sensors, artificial intelligence and mobility are allowing robots to assist in healthcare, logistics, hospitality and home environments.
Some systems are designed to support elderly care, while others help manage warehouses, deliveries or repetitive service tasks.
Companies such as Boston Dynamics are helping push robotics beyond purely mechanical functions toward more adaptable movement and interaction.
Supporters say robotics could address labour shortages, improve efficiency and reduce dangerous work.
At the same time, questions remain about employment, ethics and how comfortable people will feel around increasingly capable machines.
Experts suggest the future of robotics will depend not only on technical ability, but on how well machines integrate into human social environments.
