With the home automation and control market set to be worth $48 billion by 2018, the space is becoming increasingly busy. And now, Dyson has revealed its take on a robotic hoover – the Dyson 360 Eye, which has a unique live camera system. But can it beat the competition?

Seven in ten Brits don't have time for chores, with nearly 60% sometimes describing their home as a 'pigsty', while one in ten haven't vacuumed in a month. Can Dyson’s 360 Eye quash claims that robotic vacuums don’t work, and let people clean their homes at the flick of a button?

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?