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Robots are no longer just an instrument of mass production, but they are rapidly integrating into our lives. The Japanese Ministry of Economy (METI) predicts the emergence of a neo-mechatronic society, in which robots will participate in recreational activities and elderly care. In addition, the United States anticipates the inclusion of robots in cooperative tasks with humans within the following areas: agriculture, energy, defense and space exploration (Royakkers, M & Est, 2016).