Technology has become an unparalleled part of every aspect of our lives, dominating our work, our social lives, our hobbies and even our healthcare. But at what point does our changing relationship with technology become a problem? And how do we fix it?

At the Aloft Hotel in California there's no need to go to the front desk if you need an extra towel; a robot butler will bring it to you. The creators, Savioke, want to develop technology that improves our lives - but at what point do we cease to need a human presence?

Do you think evening news needs an update? Japanese scientists have unveiled the world’s first news-reading android, dubbed the ‘Kodomoroid’. Complete with an adolescent-like appearance, perfect language skills and a good sense of humour, the android received impressive reviews from reporters.

Technology is part of every aspect of our lives. But amongst the innovation, there are questions about what exactly we’re trading in for these advancements. Do smartphones actually disconnect us? Has Google made us stupid? And is making friends with robots messing up our kids?