As our lives become more automated, the consumer robotics industry is only set to grow. But something is holding the market back – people find it difficult to trust these machines, especially in their homes and offices. Why do they make us uneasy, and what will convince people to trust robots?

The mention of drones may conjure up images of military operations, but as they’ve become more affordable – Americans bought 1.6 million consumer models in 2015 – the number of everyday hobbyists is booming. How is drone racing softening the image of this seemingly sinister tech?

Hong Kong imports almost everything its population eats. But despite cultivating a world-class foodie culture and boasting a thriving fine dining scene, as prices soar to unprecedented heights, locals may soon have to get creative with where they source their food from.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s one of the 1.6 million drones that Americans bought last year. People might be getting bored – or seriously spooked – by the sound of buzzing overhead, but that isn’t stopping China, for whom the drone industry could be worth $11.54 billion by 2025.