The Future of Robotics: Beyond Humanoid Machines

When the word "robot" comes to mind, many people envision a sleek, metallic, and humanoid figure like those seen in movies such as I, Robot. However, the robots of the future might be nothing like that at all. Instead of being sharp, delicate, and heavy, advanced robots may be safer and more practical if they are soft, flexible, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Imagine something closer to Baymax from Big Hero 6 rather than the rigid machines of today.