Robots are rapidly entering our daily lives. In millions of homes, a robot vacuum cleaner scurries around and sucks up dirt. Autonomous cars have already travelled millions of kilometres. In factories, robots are no longer confined to safety cages, and have started cooperating with factory workers. This is the new technology wave taking shape. World-renowned robotics experts discuss their vision on our robotic future with science journalists Bas den Hond, Bennie Mols and Bram Vermeer. They envision what will be lost and what will be gained as robots affect almost every industry and service – and how we can prepare for it.@en