At least it's obvious we are close to have cheap mechanically capable robots. As soon as they get smart enough to be useful mass production will begin. We are almost there. (Un)fortunately China is leading here. With all production there it will be hard for US companies to compete. Especially outside of US market.
reply"Especially outside of US market."
replyA euphemism in polite company for: we'll ban them on national security grounds like we did with cars and phones.