There is no doubt about it: robots will soon take over the world. From hospitals to homes and brothels to battlefields, they will be everywhere. Get used to it.

Even Russian President Vladimir Putin accepts this notion, as he promoted the future use of “gigantic, humanoid war robots” during a question and answer session with Russian citizens last week, reported the St. Petersburg Times. Putin, when asked about incorporating robots into the Russian defense strategy said, “These are unmanned aerial vehicles. And maybe the time will come for gigantic robots. However, so far we have put our main hope on people — namely border guards.” (In the same session, Putin also had to explain his bizarre belly kissing fiasco.)

Many socially beneficial robotic innovations are also coming forward, such as the robo-rockstar named MechaBonham. This robot can play guitar and keyboards better than most hair-metal enthusiasts, even though it misses a note here and there. It could also be the answer for record companies that are tired of dealing with moody musicians.

Engineers from the University of Michigan have crafted a robotic snake for use in rescue missions. In the future, the robot could be used to crawl through debris that is too dangerous or inaccessible to humans. And, of course, one cannot forget the robotic tree. Breeze is comprised of shape-memory alloy and electronic wiring hidden inside a willow tree. Breeze can sense 360 degrees around her and reaches out its branches when people walk by.

Despite their wonder, sometimes these new technological advancements make one yearn for simpler days when all robots did was befriend Ally Sheedy, like in the 1986 smash hit movie Short Circuit. “Number Five is alive!”