What would you want a robot to do?

See what happens when you ask too broad of a question?
PBS just had a show on about robots doing stuff around the house.
Robot had trouble putting dishes in dishwasher.
Robot had trouble opening closing fridge - got claw/hand stuck in door handle, was close to tipping the fridge over.

Cost? I am sure I will not be ponying up that kind of money any time soon.