Franzi, a cleaning robot, has been employed by a Munich hospital to not only keep the floors clean but also to uplift patients and staff during the pandemic. The UCL Dawes Centre for Future Crime recently held a seminar on the future of crime, focusing on robots and social robots. The article highlights concerns about socially intelligent robots potentially creating new forms of crime that are not yet covered by legal frameworks, as well as the possibility of abuse when robots interact with vulnerable humans. While advanced technologies like robots and drones have potential for exploration, surveillance, and protection, they can also be misused for criminal activities.