5 Insane Sci-Fi Ideas Of The Space Age

Robots have been imagined in many forms and fashions for decades. They have been humanity's worst creation in movies such as The Terminator, and also its possible savior in WALL-E. In the 1950s and '60s, humanity envisioned the advancement of blocky robotic figures, acting as our own personal butler, helping us in our daily chores and activities.

Shows such as The Jetsons and The Twilight Zone as well as countless comics portrayed this future of luxury. Why work around the house when your own personal robot can clean the dishes, do the laundry, and tidy up?

These robots were seen as a future addition to the average family, fitting right in alongside Mom, Dad, and the kids. Forget the babysitter or the home caretaker, you have your handy dandy robot!

This folksy view of the future obviously never came to be, but strides in technology have been made towards the creation of robots and artificial intelligence that may become smarter than their human makers. Whether that thought excites or terrifies you, it is clear the '50s view of blocky microwave looking robots has been replaced by handheld devices and desktop personal computers that are even smarter than we ever imagined.