There may still be a long way to go. Elon Musk believes there will be a humanoid robot in every home by 2050. Even then, there’s no guarantee we’ll feel super safe living with chatty machines ...

Humanoid robots are advancing at breakneck speed, and it’s all thanks to the relentless progress in artificial intelligence.

"I think by 2050 we are looking at a $7 trillion market ... via Getty Images Despite clear growth opportunities in the home market, robots are more likely to be implemented in industrial settings ...

But could these robots ever be good enough to beat a World Cup-winning squad of humans by 2050? "It's certainly plausible. I wouldn't bet too much on it but I wouldn't bet too much against it ...