The AI-powered massage robot Aescape has arrived in Los Angeles ... and a sturdy massage table commanded the space. It was deep-sea blue and plush, glowing from LED lights that lined its base.

If most robots still need remote human operators to be safe and effective, why should we welcome them into our homes?

The Moxie AI robot cost $800 and was marketed to parents to help teach children social skills. The company sent customers an email in late November announcing it would be shutting down.