What role will robots have in our future? will they only be functional, or will they be our personal companions? computer scientists in japan and the usa now believe that robots will be friends and helpers they are good for jobs that are “dull, dirty, and dangerous”. others believe robots will someday be a part of everyday life. robots will help make peoples lives easier, by cleaning the house or delivering the mail, but they will not require care like the family pet. scientists see the next step is making robots that can feel and show emotion. one day, people are likely to accept robots into daily life, as helpers and companions like the family dog, which they can love.