An incredible video [1] about the development of robots not solely controlled by software but by people that enable them to work jobs they otherwise could not do so. While I guess you could technically call these “robots,” they come across more as “waldos [2],” devices that enable people to physically work from a remote location. In any case, I think it's a fantastic use of technology.
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iLcOLvNfz0