Recent films depicting human-machine romance could soon be a reality, as more people are becoming comfortable with the idea of dating robots. Researchers have found that one in four young people in the UK would happily date a robot - as long as it looked like a real-life human being. These findings are part of a survey that asked the public to imagine the world in 2036, which also included questions on microchip implants and meal replacement pills. Researchers found that one in four young people would happily date a robot that looked like a real-life human being. These findings are part of a survey about the world's possibilities in 20 years, which also included topics on microchip implants and pill form dinners Researchers found that one in found young people would happily date a robot that looked like a real-life human being.

Most of us carry a tracking device around with us every day in the form of the mobile phones, but some people are going further and having microchips embedded in their bodies. Now the US Navy has grown so concerned over the practice that is drawing up an official policy to help it deal with personnel who have chips implanted. Officials consulted with American presidential candidate and'transhumanist' Zoltan Istvan to discuss the implications of fitting humans with microchips to enhance their powers. Officials from the US Navy met with US presidential candidate and'transhumanist' Zoltan Istvan to discuss the'merger of humans and machines'. The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is already working on microchips that can be implanted into soldiers' brains to make them more resilient to warfare.