Could a Robot Replace You?

This 5-foot mechanical wonder can drive, climb ladders, and move 2x4s.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is sponsoring the Robotics Challenge to encourage the creation of robots that can work in hazardous conditions and disaster sites (The video below is of Schaft—a top contender). If robots are ever able to do those things, then they can probably work on the jobsite. Read more.