Mayfield Robotics’ Kuri is a friendly robot that can patrol one’s abode, play music, and capture priceless moments without taking families out of them. But can this adorable automaton win over the hearts of a population that is still apprehensive about the idea of smart machines in their homes?

The human mind sees robots as "others" and this is causing people to be violent towards bots. As brands struggle to get people on board with automated technology and AI, psychological studies have found that naming them humanises them, increasing tolerance towards them.

Companies may strive to be at the forefront of office space innovation by introducing ping-pong tables or nap pods, but employees appreciate something a lot more functional. How can AI, VR, and wearables be harnessed in the service of a happier, more productive workforce?

People are nervous about emerging technologies, yet 63% of people don’t realise they already using AI every day. Canvas8 spoke with Alex Salkever, co-author ofThe Driver in the Driverless Carand VP of communications at Mozilla, to understand how we can rethink AI's presence in our lives.