By the year 2025 the global robotics market is expected to triple in size relative to 2010, and Japan is at the forefront of this boom. It's not just industrial robots that are in the spotlight; robots have recently started to move away from the factory and get involved in everyday life, helping both those in need and the people who care for them. Androids, too, are making great strides. These days you'll even find them at hotel check-in desks, or complaining when they're feeling tired!