Robotics are at a tipping point owing to developments in deep learning, the ongoing effects of Moore's Law, developments in mathematics, the scale of intellectual resources now available for the integration of robotic senses, enhanced control mechanisms and developments in energy storage and transmission technologies.
Autonomous vehicles of increasing sophistication are spreading across the land, sea and air.
Robot developments will present political systems with adaptive imperatives and a great need for leadership - particularly with respect to AI employment issues.