Do Androids Dream Of Wedded Bliss?

Noted, with apologies to Philip Dick.

In the era of 4th industrial revolution, fascinating innovations can be seen in the field of robotics. The emotional intelligence of robots as well as human sympathy towards them is increasing. A human-robot marriage in future would pose challenges to lawmakers including whether human-robot marriage has a legal worth? and how these families will deal with children, property and issues related to liabilities. 

This article is the very first in Central Asia to consider the family law implications of the romantic relationships that applied scientists are working to develop. It argues that the advancements in humanoid robotics may pose challenges to the current understanding of family law in Central Asia.

Ammar Younas, Redefining Family: Introducing the Case for Humanoid Robotics in Family Law Jurisprudence in Central Asia on SSRN.