The 2nd book in Becky Chamber's Wayfarer series touches on this, they didn't bother using robots, they just use small children bred for the purpose[1]. https:/

The 2nd book in Becky Chamber's Wayfarer series touches on this, they didn't bother using robots, they just use small children bred for the purpose[1]. https://www.goodreads.com/series/170872-wayfarers https://www.goodreads.com/series/170872-wayfarers [1] Although this is obviously dark, the series is generally feel good sci-fi, enjoyable and worth checking out.