My Best Friend

From Star Trek’s Data and Picard, to Futurama’s Bender and Fry, there are numerous examples in films and television of human-robot friendship. Friends are important to us, making our lives enjoyable and less lonely.

We, as human beings, tend to communicate, to connect with others. Hence, it is crucial for us to form friendships, even from a very young age. Some friendships tend to fade as time passes, but others continue to grow. Together we share ideas, a joke, our thoughts and most of the times, our friends share the same interests and style of humor.

However, can a robot become a true friend who stands up for us? A friend who cares about us and enjoys our company?