Our society is going through many technological changes. In just a few decades, it will be quite different from what it is today. A significant factor that influences and transforms various aspects of daily life is the rapid expansion of the artificial intelligence and robotics industry.
Scientists, industry experts, and ordinary people all express different views on the potential outcomes of the active development of AI and robotics. And while some believe that smart technologies have inexhaustible power and vast benefits, others fear the possible “rise of 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.
- The impact of AI and robotics in the workplace
Robots can work day and night. They do not need breaks, vacations, or medical insurance. They do not have conflicts with their bosses or colleagues and do not take personal time to deal with their problems.
Employers would be happy to have a staff made exclusively of smart cars, while employees have many fears about the robotics-based workforce and its impact on employment.
As with any revolutionary technology, there are two parts to the implementation of robotics.
Negative impact: many jobs will be eliminated
The main fear of employees is the elimination of many jobs and, consequently, unemployment. And this fear is not without reason. Business owners and manufacturers benefit from the implementation of machine learning algorithms and different types of robots, primarily for the sake of increased productivity. That is why they are eager to introduce new technologies, often to the detriment of employees.
A McKinsey Global Institute study found that by 2030, between 400 million and 800 million employees worldwide could be replaced by automation.
Types of jobs most likely reach AI robots
Robots can efficiently perform tasks that require repetitive tasks, such as working on the assembly line, testing software, creating financial reports, and compiling other documents based on data. Moreover, they easily replace people in performing heavy manual tasks or in dangerous conditions, such as in the chemical or mining industry.
AI systems can supplement employees, such as accountants, financial experts, or physicians, in performing cognitive tasks. Thus, in medicine and healthcare, artificial intelligence can help a lot in areas such as diagnosis, drug formulation, or clinical trials. However, medical workers will largely keep their jobs, given the ethical issues and communication skills that cars lack.
Positive impact: new types of jobs will appear
Artificial intelligence and robotics, like other new technologies, are not totally destructive to employment.
The main purpose of emerging technologies is not to replace people in their workplaces, but to make all processes safer and more efficient. It is not a confrontation, but rather a beneficial collaboration between automated robotics and humans.
Employment in automated industries may not decrease, but rather increase, as new types of jobs will emerge and new skills will be needed. This is true because cars cannot operate on their own. People need to develop machine software, maintain and repair equipment, or make decisions based on data generated by smart technologies.
- The impact of AI and robotics on industries
The anticipation of artificial and robotic intelligence is growing in various industries.
Manufacturing
The first simple robots stepped on the factory floor about half a century ago. Today, we can hardly imagine a production business without automatic lines, robotic steel arms, and CNC industrial machines. Robots in the production industry have become the new standard and are making significant strides in improving various production processes.
The industrial robotics market will exceed the $ 33 billion thresholds by 2025.
Current trends in production robotics include hardware integration with smart technologies such as IoT solutions, artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms, Big Data, and cloud computing. Thus, intelligent production is evolving. Such robotic systems are not only capable of performing repetitive basic operations, such as loading, assembling, or modifying parts. They can also perform cognitive tasks, make instant decisions, and improve processes without human intervention.
The benefits of using robots and AI in production
Optimized productivity.
Robotic equipment can be programmed to operate at a constant optimum speed without a break. As a result, automatic machines produce more and in a shorter time than human workers work. Remote management facilitates quick settings or troubleshooting. Moreover, automated equipment is highly customizable and can flexibly switch between tasks, improving production efficiency.
Improved quality.
Intelligent machines eliminate human errors and can provide almost 100% accuracy, thus improving the quality of results. This, in turn, increases customer satisfaction, as defective products are not likely to reach end users.
Reduced costs. As soon as a robot can replace dozens of workers, factory owners save on employees’ wages. Initial costs are offset by a rapid ROI that can be achieved within two years. This is possible due to the increased productivity and higher flow rate. Robots can operate in light-off conditions and do not require climate control, which saves utilities.
Safety. Many jobs in production involve higher physical risks and work in dangerous conditions. Smart cars are replacing people in hazardous environments, minimizing workplace injuries and the detrimental effect on workers’ health. High-risk industries, such as mining or fertilizer production, use robots to avoid adverse events, ensuring the safety of their workers.
Healthcare
Modern technologies, including robots and artificial intelligence, contribute to the development of digital health and significantly improve healthcare.
Robotic machines have become irreplaceable assistants to surgeons. They allow for minimal invasiveness and improved accuracy during operations, which reduces recovery time for patients.
Chatbots and consulting applications based on artificial intelligence facilitate the branch of telemedicine. Other intelligent programs can perform accurate diagnoses by analyzing patients’ medical records and other data, e.g. from medical laptops.
The potential of healthcare software and smart machines is enormous due to their ability to make medical services more accurate and available.
Agriculture
This may come as a surprise, but agriculture is one of those industries that is hardest hit by the use of robots and artificial intelligence.
Agricultural robots perform various tasks, such as harvesting or spraying crops from weeds or pests more efficiently than human workers. These are machines and drones with computer vision, machine learning models or AI algorithms that monitor crop and soil conditions, analyze the influence of weather and other environmental conditions on plants, and predict the consequences.
As the population of our planet grows, it will soon be a challenge to produce more food. Automating the agricultural industry seems to be the best way to meet this challenge.
- The impact of AI and robotics on privacy
Robots and intelligent programs become our daily assistants. According to Gartner, 25% of customer service and support will be managed by AI technologies, especially chatbots, in 2020. In comparison, in 2017, chatbots accounted for less than 2% of online customer interactions.
This trend refers not only to business but also to daily personal tasks. Today, people use many household appliances that do their jobs, such as robot vacuum cleaners or smart coffee machines. Personal assistants, such as Siri and Alexa, help search for information, place orders, and control smart home devices. 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 take care of our health and well-being. For example, we may see more robots that will help people with disabilities and diseases or pet robots, such as Rudy, that will provide care and protection to the elderly.
Artificial intelligence and robots – This is about life
We are witnessing very interesting changes and innovations in the world of technology that penetrates every industry and every social sphere. In the short term, we may underestimate the consequences (both positive and negative) of disruption, but the truth is that we should start preparing for them now.
The main task of governments and top management of companies is to create a working environment that allows everyone to benefit from these changes. They should provide education and training for human workers, support research, and invest in innovation.
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