It is pleasant to see how robots are changing daily life. Just think about the self-serve gas station next time you stop. This was not possible when gas stations were first established. Even residents living in rural areas now have access to these robots. This is just one example of the impact artificial intelligence has on our lives.
Robotics. Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock
Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock
The top tech companies are constantly trying to improve the way robotics is used in everyday life. This will bring us into a very exciting future.
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Let's not make too many predictions. Here are ten ways that robotics can transform our future based on current trends.
1. Public security robots
Although it might sound utopian to use artificial technology to detect and predict crime, it is possible in the future. For example, drone footage will soon make this possible. Additionally, automatic detection of suspicious activity is already a reality in camera-based security systems.
This technology will make society more open and allow law enforcement officers to respond to suspicious behaviour quickly.
2. Education robots.
Already, the line between individual learning environments and classrooms is not as distinct as before as Kendra Roberts, an educational expert from Essays.ScholarAdvisor, explains: "A single teacher does not have the capacity to meet the needs of personalized learning for every single student in the classroom. Computer-based learning is already making a difference in this area. While it doesn't replace the teacher, it allows students to learn at their own pace.
Personalized learning will be made easier by robots. NAO is already building relationships with students around the globe. It has important senses for natural interaction, such as listening, speaking, and moving.
3. Robots at home
Already, cloud-connected home robots have become a part of our daily lives. The vacuum cleaner can be set up to perform the task for us. We can also schedule a home-cooked meal to be prepared when we are done with work. Or our food to be properly wrapped and ready for a picnic by pick and place robots. Multi-function robot cookers can fry, steam, bake, and slow cook without the need for our assistance. They are ready to go.
These robots connected to the cloud are expected to become more advanced. In the coming years, we expect to see improved speech comprehension and more interactions with people. These developments could change the look and feel of your home!
4. Robots could be co-workers
The workplace of the future will be dominated by robots. Robots will be able to take on multiple roles within an organization. It's time to think about how we'll interact and collaborate with them.
Voice commands will be used to communicate with the machines. Machines will likely improve in voice recognition. This is how futurist Nikolas Baadminton sees things developing: "You're likely to walk into an office to find your system's been churning for the past couple of hours, considering what's going on in your business, your job, and what you need to accomplish that day. It will probably give you several suggestions about the direction to go."
It sounds like a very achievable future, don't you think?
5. Robotics could take over our jobs
Robots have replaced many jobs, whether we like it or otherwise. Robots are also threatening to replace transport, logistics, office administration, and transportation jobs. Are you familiar with autonomous vehicles? They might be in the future as large trucks.
Ball State University found that automation is a real possibility for many occupations, including tax-return preparers, insurance underwriters, and telemarketers. Robots will likely take over half the low-skilled jobs.
6. But, they also create jobs
The most common fear about robotics development is "Robots are going to take our jobs!" Technology is constantly changing and has economic implications. For example, driverless cars are very likely to replace taxi drivers in the future.
Artificial intelligence, however, will likely replace jobs in the near future. It will create new markets and jobs, which is the good news. Although we might need to requalify and get additional education for these jobs, the opportunities are there.
7. Autonomous cars
While self-driving cars require human intervention, we are getting closer to the day when it will be possible. The public's perception of this technology has changed over the past decade. It was once "How is it possible?" and now it is "Maybe it's possible " to "Definitely getting there!"
Waymo, which was founded from Google's self-driving vehicle project, is no longer the dominant player in this market. Every major automobile manufacturer is now pursuing this technology. Uber is one of the most prominent players. This service allows users to match with a self-driving Uber upon request, giving them a glimpse into the future.
This trend will take us to new places. We'll see a new face of public transportation in the upcoming years as companies continue to invest in the trend.
8. Healthcare robots
We are also looking at a new future for healthcare. Instead of seeing a primary care doctor who will perform a check-up using a simple stethoscope and other tools, intelligent robots will do these tasks. They will be able to interact with patients, check on their condition, and evaluate the need for additional appointments.
"Pharmabotics" is set to bring about more significant changes. They will be like an ATM for medication, so we can get the medicines we need without having to talk to strangers about our health.
9. Robotics for entertainment
Robots are becoming more interactive, personalized, and engaging than ever before. Virtual reality will soon be a part of our daily lives thanks to the rapid growth of the industry. It will allow us to communicate with our home entertainment systems via conversations. They will also respond to our attempts at communication.
10. Robots will improve our standard of living
This is what we've seen throughout history: Automation and mechanization increase the standard of living. It happened with the Industrial Revolution, and it will happen again. According to the United Nations estimates, poverty has been reduced more in the last five decades than it was in the 50 preceding. This is because technology played an important role in the sevenfold increase in global economic growth.
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Software automation is paving the way for a better future. Aren't we all eager to be a part of this?
- The author, Peter Yordanov, is from Netherlands-based robotic packaging manufacturer Pwr Pack.
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