
"Hey, Alexa, I'm headed to work." With that statement, all the lights in the house turn off, the thermostat adjusts to an empty home, a Google map provides the quickest route to work, circumventing a traffic accident, and a favorite drink order is sent to Starbucks for pickup in 7 minutes. Along the drive, a morning playlist of music begins, and the Google map automatically adjusts for any changes in traffic.
Before, this was similar to The Jetsons' super-futuristic, almost impossible-to-imagine world. Rosie, the robot maid took care of the kids and commanded the house to cook dinner, clean the floors, and do other tasks we all wish would be automated in our homes.