I know of a few people that had roombas. I can understand wanting robots for practical uses.
Other than playtoys and sources of entertainment (e.g. Fur-real pets), I think robots for companionship are for people that want to escape reality. That's fine and there is a market for that, but it is sad. Those people could be spending time helping real people in need rather than getting to know and loving non-living things.
Other than playtoys and sources of entertainment (e.g. Fur-real pets), I think robots for companionship are for people that want to escape reality. That's fine and there is a market for that, but it is sad. Those people could be spending time helping real people in need rather than getting to know and loving non-living things.
And yes, I saw Millenium Man AND AI.