Why Robots Should Shake the Bejeezus Out of Cherry Trees

Published: Jan. 24, 2018, 4:30 p.m.

b'I don\\u2019t think sci-fi saw this coming. For so long, futuristic books and films have promised us robots like C-3PO that translate alien languages and assist us in hijinks. Or ones like Rosie that clean our houses. Or, on the other end of the spectrum, robots that level our houses and destroy humanity. Looking at you, Arnold. The reality of modern robotics couldn\\u2019t be more different. These days, it\\u2019s more about developing robots that ... shake the bejeezus out of cherry trees.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'