Every era makes new psychological demands on the people living in them. In our time, robots are about to present us with a new set of challenges. We've imagined living with man-made creatures since Plato's time but we've never been as close to having those fantasies come to life as we are today.

A major question facing us all: how will I use these new tools effectively and achieve objectives I never could have achieved without them?

Answer: each of us must learn and practice the cognitive, emotional and behavioral RoboPsych competencies that enable successful utilization of these amazing new technologies.