> robot bees can do everything biological bees do
From the perspective of the beekeepers and farmers and their obligations, sure.
But beyond the pollination, they wouldn't be participating in the ecosystem.
Now substitute bees with human workers. The problem is that the ecosystem, whatever that is, doesn't seem to need the extra human beings.
Now substitute bees with human workers. The problem is that the ecosystem, whatever that is, doesn't seem to need the extra human beings.