Comment by imr_

I do not think this would be a good idea. Firstly because of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley Secondly because if we will see robots as livin beings (either consciously or subconsciously), we will associate emotions with their existance. I fail to see any benefits that can come from this. Just imagine movements spawning all over the world that will fight for robots freedom and rights to vote.