All Headline News reports on Robots becoming more lifelike.

Apparently there are over 1.5 million Roomba's in people's homes and we've got robots roming on Mars so what next? The film i-robot has scared the pants off some people. If we think that we've got people in labs around the world trying to make robots more lifelike - should be right to be scared?

With huge advances in robotics and software they're getting closer. Next Christmas I wonder what sort of life-like robots the kids will be asking for? According to the New Scientist they're brining together the walking, talking and manipulation strands of robotics - so be warned - next year you won't be asking your other half for a cuppa!