By Futurist Thomas Frey
In the not-so-distant future, your “smart home” is no longer a network of devices you order around. Instead, it has a resident partner—a humanoid robot that lives with you, moves through your home, and helps run your life. It’s not a servant. It’s a cohabitant. It’s a planner, a doer, and a conversational collaborator.
Imagine this morning: your robot emerges from the pantry and says, “You’re out of fresh spinach and salmon. Based on your schedule and diet goals, I’ll go to the grocery store now and be back before lunch. Meanwhile, I’ll start thawing the fish and prepping a salad.” You nod. You don’t give orders. You talk it over and collaborate.
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