In the not-so-distant past, robots were a mere figment of our collective imagination, a staple of science fiction novels and blockbuster movies. They were depicted as futuristic beings, capable of feats beyond human ability, yet often portrayed with a tinge of caution, if not outright fear. Fast forward to the present, and we find ourselves at the cusp of a technological revolution where robots are no longer confined to the realms of fiction. They...