"An intimate understanding of what robots are for the average popular science reader, with a focus dispelling fears and showcasing how humans might interact with robots"-- Provided by publisher.

Why are we so scared of robots? --Appearance : will they look like us? -- Movement : will they live with us? -- Senses : will they be aware of us? -- The lost robot : could they know where they are and how to get home? -- Touch and handling : could I shake hands with a robot? -- Could robots be AIs? -- Could robots learn to do things for themselves? -- Collaborating robots : could they work as partners or groups? -- Emotions : could robots have feelings? -- Social interaction : pets, butlers or companions? -- Speech and language : would we be able to talk to them? -- Society and ethics : could a robot have morals?