If you remember the 2004 film I, Robot with Will Smith, I believe we’ll reach that level of technology before 2035, at least when it comes to robotics. Aside from the drama in the film, it focuses on the transition from NS-4 robots to the next generation, NS-5 robots, which I find fascinating. Personally, I think the film did an excellent job predicting the growth of robots in our time.
Based on the events in the film, we can assume that by the late 2020s and early 2030s, robots were commonplace. As a result, some people likely resent robots due to job loss and the widening wealth gap. Now, I'm not going to talk about the implications of robotics and the human job market, but it's an interesting detail to consider.
As of 2025, we're already living through a robotics revolution. We've seen basic robots in industrial settings, and even some autonomous 'toys' like the Anki Vector. We're on the cusp of the next big leap in technology. A popular content creator, Kai Cenat, has bought several robots to use in his videos, and his crew often joins him. These robots range in price from $50,000 to $70,000, and they're quite agile—probably some of the best robots on the market for their price range, capable of performing various tasks. What's especially interesting is that Kai purchased these robots in 2024, with his most recent one coming in 2025.
When you see these robots operating and maneuvering around his home, it's clear that we’re already living in a "future world" where humans and robots coexist. While they’re not yet as advanced as the NS-4 robots from the film I, Robot, we still have about a decade before we reach that level of technology.
My prediction is that we will likely reach or surpass the robotics seen in the film. The rapid advancement and growing acceptance of robots in both workplace and home settings—especially with popular creators normalizing their use—will likely make robots commonplace in American households by 2032, if not sooner.
As for me, once robots are affordable, I’m definitely planning to get one. Some humanoid robots may be available this year for under $20,000, and these robots are already capable of performing some impressive basic tasks. Personally, given the current pace of technological progress, I don’t think we should underestimate the impact that robotics will have on our society.