The future of robotics by Elise Devaux

Predated by science fiction, pop culture and Hollywood, the figure of robot has been described and fantasized for hundreds of years. Yet, we are still thinking about it as something of the future. But robots are already here. Not only industrial robots, that have been around for decades now, but also humanoid companions, robots designed to interact and live with humans. From Japan to Europe, we will give you an overview of the current state of robotics and also show you why, as developers, programmable robots could become your new favorite development platform.