Backstage at Science Museum's Robots exhibition: 'You can always unplug them' – video

Design critic Oliver Wainwright goes behind the scenes at the Robots exhibition at the Science Museum in London. Curator Ling Lee introduces him to some of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world, from a lifelike baby to robots without conscience. She explains the stage that the technology is at, who may use it and how far it has to go

• Science Museum's trove of robotic delights holds a mirror to human society