Robotic Nation Evidence

This is a good example of the unusual forms robots can take in the future:

GM Mobility - Sit-N-Lift

From the article:

GM is the only automotive manufacturer in the U.S. to offer a fully motorized, rotating lift-and-lower passenger seat to help people stay on the move. Sit-N-Lift™(1) provides convenient access to the right-hand second-row seating area. Operated by a handheld remote control, the power bucket seat rotates, then extends out of the vehicle and lowers for easy entry and exit. This dealer-installed accessory called Sit-N-Lift™(1) is available on 2001 through 2004 extended wheelbase models of Chevy Venture, Pontiac Montana and Oldsmobile Silhouette.

Imagine hospital beds that automatically load, roll and bathe patients. Imagine sofas and chairs that rearrange themselves, come when you call them and that move themselves for easy cleaning. And so on.