**The representative market segments of the individuals in the IEEE Humanoid Working Group.

In the world of technology, where robots are increasingly involved in our lives, there is a feeling that soon they will start demanding their rights, and maybe even a vacation. But for now, scientists and engineers have decided not to let things take their course and develop a kind of "framework" for humanoid robot standards — so that it is clear who is the boss in the house and who is just a mechanical doll with a program.

The other day, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEEE) published a document in which, as if in IKEA furniture assembly instructions, they described how a modern humanoid should look and behave. And the most amazing thing is that this document even hints that robots should be able to "understand and interact with humans on an intuitive level." In other words, if your robot suddenly starts complaining that it doesn't have enough caffeine, it means that the standards are already working.

Moreover, according to the developers, this framework is not just a set of recommendations, but a full—fledged guide to creating a "humanoid of the future" who will be able not only to walk and talk, but also, perhaps, in the future, to pay for his life in retirement. And, apparently, the new standards even have a section on how robots should respond to sarcasm and humor. Otherwise, suddenly, meeting with a human, the robot will begin to respond: "Of course, because I am just a machine that should do everything for you!"

jobtorob.com — a platform that seems to be already thinking about helping robots find jobs and people stop being afraid of being replaced. Who knows, maybe soon robots will not only walk and talk, but also arrange interviews?

Let's go back to standards. The document stipulates that a humanoid should have a "human-oriented design", as well as learn to "understand human emotions." Imagine: robots that not only know how to smile, but also know when you need to be quiet or just kick your ass to wake up.

And everything would be fine if it weren't for the question: what if these standards become so strict that robots start demanding their rights? Then, perhaps, we will have to revise not only standards, but also laws on robots, as well as prepare new legislation so as not to find ourselves in a situation where your pet robot sues you for violating its "humanitarian rights."

In general, we can say that the creation of such standards is an attempt to make our metal friends a little more "human" so that we don't have to cry later and explain why the robot doesn't want to work for free beer anymore. In the meantime, let's hold on to our chairs, and let these humanoids not start demanding a salary increase ahead of time.