Before a robot can be programmed, there is a need to define what the problem is about. The problem is not to invent yet another programming language or speak to the robot on a hardware level. Also the problem is not about creating databases, or program a servo controller in the assembly language. All these topics are solved already and are getting analyzed by computer experts and programmers. But they are located outside of AI.
The AI side of a robot has to do with keyframe models for animation, defining a reward function and trace human actions with motion capture suits. These tools sound a bit uncommon because they have nothing to do with classical robots. They are located within AI and have to do with how to build future technology.