Robots are about to enter our daily lives in ways that will require new modes of coexistence, argue roboticists Laura Major and Julie Shah. Unlike the machines currently in factories, tomorrow's robots will operate autonomously in public spaces, making decisions without human supervision. Getting this transition right requires understanding both what robots can do and what they cannot, both their capabilities and their limitations. Shah, a professor at MIT who studies human-robot collaboration, and Major, a chief technology officer with experience in autonomous vehicles, draw on their research and industry experience. They describe how robots can be designed to work alongside people rather than replace them, and how the transition to autonomous systems will require new kinds of communication between humans and machines. The book examines case studies from surgery to disaster response to eldercare, showing how robots already assist humans in complex environments. It also addresses the concerns that new technologies raise: job displacement, safety, privacy, and the proper limits of machine autonomy. The authors argue against both uncritical enthusiasm and reflexive fear, advocating for thoughtful design that keeps humans in the loop. Readers interested in how artificial intelligence will reshape work and daily life will find their balanced perspective valuable.