Robotics Are Changing Our Lives

Our society is undergoing numerous technological changes. In just a couple of decades, it will be quite different from what it is today. One significant factor that impacts and transforms various aspects of everyday life is the rapid expansion of the artificial intelligence and robotics industry.

Scientists, industry experts and ordinary people all express various viewpoints about the potential outcomes of the active AI and robotics development. And if some believe that smart technologies have inexhaustible power and vast benefits, others are scared of the possible “rise of the machines” and the destruction of the human race.

Let’s take a look at the influence of robotics and artificial intelligence on our lives from various perspectives.

1. AI and Robotics Impact on the Workplace

Robots can work day and night. They don’t need breaks, vacations, or medical insurance. They don’t have conflicts with their bosses or colleagues and take no personal time to deal with their problems.

Employers would be happy to have a staff consisting solely of smart machines, while employees have many fears regarding the robotics-based workforce and its impact on employment.

As with any revolutionary technology, there are two sides to the coin in implementing the robotics-integrated workforce.

2. AI and Robotics Impact on Industries

Spending on artificial intelligence and robotics is rising across various industries.

Manufacturing

The first simple robots stepped onto the factory floor approximately half a century ago. Today, one can hardly imagine a manufacturing business without automatic lines, steel robotic arms and CNC industrial machines. Robots in the manufacturing industry have become the new normal, and they are making significant strides in improving various production processes.

The industrial robotics market will exceed the $33 billion mark by 2025.

3. AI and Robotics Impact on Private Lives

Robots and intelligent programs are becoming our everyday assistants. According to Gartner, 25 percent of customer services and support will be managed by AI technologies, particularly chatbots, in 2020. In comparison, in 2017, chatbots accounted for less than 2 percent of online customer interactions.

This trend concerns not only businesses but also day-to-day personal tasks. Currently, people are using numerous home appliances that perform their chores, such as robot vacuum cleaners or intelligent coffee machines. Personal assistants, such as Siri and Alexa, help with searching for information, making orders and controlling devices in smart homes. The development of such assistants will obviously not stop, as consumer demand is growing.

In the coming years, cognitive technologies will be widely used to look after our health and well-being. For instance, we may see more robots that will assist people with disabilities and illnesses or companionship robots such as Rudy that will provide care and protection for the elderly.