Figure has just announced a $675 million investment to develop Figure 01, a humanoid robot that makes us wonder whether we are about to live out our own 'I Am Mother' movie. In this science fiction film, a teenage girl is raised solely by a robot, Mother, in a post-apocalyptic bunker, with the aim of repopulating Earth after humanity's extinction. Now, with Figure 01 promising to relieve us of mundane tasks, will this be the beginning of a friendship between humans and machines, or should we start worrying about who really runs the household?

From moving boxes to potentially taking part in binge-watching sessions for us, Figure 01 and its robotic siblings are ready to change the game. Backed by giants such as OpenAI and Microsoft, these humanoid robots promise to become part of our everyday lives, 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 enter the scene, it might be wise to revisit 'I Am Mother' as homework. Not just to enjoy a good science fiction film, but perhaps to pick up a few clues about how to interact with our future robotic companions. After all, if Figure 01 one day asks us about our intentions toward humanity, you will want to be prepared with a more convincing answer than simply asking it to pass the butter.