In this engaging discussion, Victoria Baines, IT Livery Company Professor of Information Technology and Senior Research Associate at Jesus College, Cambridge, dives into humanity's complex relationship with robots. She uncovers the historical roots of automatons, from ancient myths to modern interpretations. Baines explores emotional attachments we form with robot companions and discusses the psychological unease surrounding lifelike machines, emphasizing the balance between fascination and fear in our evolving engagement with artificial intelligence.