Figure has just announced a $675 million investment to develop Figure 01, a humanoid robot that makes us wonder if we're about to live our own 'I Am Mother' movie. In this sci-fi film, a teenager is raised solely by a robot, Mother, in a post-apocalyptic bunker, with the goal of repopulating Earth after humanity's extinction. Now, with Figure 01 promising to relieve our lives of mundane tasks, is this the beginning of a friendship between humans and machines, or should we start worrying about who really rules the house?

From moving boxes to potentially engaging in binge-watching sessions for us, Figure 01 and its robotic siblings are ready to change the game. Backed by giants like OpenAI and Microsoft, these humanoid robots promise to integrate into our everyday life, perhaps with a programmed sense of humor or, who knows, with a plan for world domination hidden in their code.

So as Figure 01 prepares to make its entrance, it might be wise to review 'I Am Mother' as homework. Not just to enjoy a good sci-fi movie, but maybe to get some clues on how to interact with our future robotic companions. After all, if one day Figure 01 asks us about our intentions for humanity, you'll want to be prepared with a more convincing answer than simply asking it to pass the butter.