Emerging technologies such as robotics are here to stay, and are changing our lives. This article looks at how robotics can and will change our lives in the near future.

Robotics Can and Will Change Our Lives in The Near Future

It is safe to say that the future is bright for robotics and artificial intelligence. Despite the disadvantage of being very expensive, robots have a long list of  advantages, such as being more accurate and precise than humans. Robots also handle repetitive tasks well. Moreover, they do not require lunch breaks and they do not get tired at the same speed that a human labourer would. They can complete tasks much faster than a human can and they need zero supervision. Looking at the potentials of robotics the big question is, how will they change our lives in the near future? Let us look at how robots will change lives in different sectors.

Healthcare 

In the future, it won’t be necessary to book appointments with doctors. You could have a specialized robot give you a complete check-up, assess your condition and determine whether or not you need further treatment. This will go a long way in eliminating queues or wait times in hospital receptions. The development of robots like PharmaBots allows patients to access medication confidentially without the embarrassment of speaking about their ailments. 

Robots at Home

Imagine being able to instruct your cooker to steam some vegetables for you while you fold your laundry. Don’t be surprised if, one day soon, there is a robot that can fold your laundry for you as well! Robotic cookers do already exist. They can perform actions such as steaming, baking and frying. Robots that can vacuum your house for you while you relax are also already a part of a lot of people’s daily lives.. These robots were developed to make work around the house that much easier.

Transport Industry 

Autonomous vehicles, otherwise known as self-driving cars, are cars that do precisely that: they drive themselves! However, these cars still require some degree of human intervention. The very first self-driving car was created in 1939 by Norman Bel Geddes at a GM exhibit. The vehicle was powered by electricity and guided by magnetized metal spikes in the roads. The spikes generated magnetic fields controlled via a radio used to guide the vehicle. Today, autonomous vehicles have built in sensors that can detect obstacles in their environment and drive safely at low speeds.

Robotic Croupiers 

Technology in casinos has taken an interesting turn. Touch-sensitive, digital devices have replaced mechanical machines. Online casinos and automatic card shufflers are also not new to us. Robot prototypes have been developed over the years, all with one fatal flaw. They were unable to communicate with players, save for pre-recorded statements. It would be fantastic to have a croupier that would not get tired or need a raise and could be able to detect cheating, however, human beings definitely out perform robots when it comes to social skills. Within no time, developers will be able to develop robot croupiers that do an excellent job, possess social skills, and interact well with players.

Robots as Co-workers

We should embrace the fact that we will be sharing our offices with robots in the near future. Due to their accuracy and inability to become tired, robots would make great co-workers. Provided robots are given clear instructions, they will get the job done. This allows you to focus on other tasks in the office that need attention. Additional features such as voice recognition can enable one to give direct commands. 

Education 

Sometimes, when a class is comprised of too many students, the teacher may not be able to cater to the students’ individual needs. Aldebaran Robotics developed a robot named NAO, which was designed to be able to interact with humans. NAO has built-in sensors and can walk, speak and recognize familiar faces and objects. This humanoid robot is being used in the education sector to bond with students and ensure they have personalized learning experiences. 

Public security 

With artificial intelligence, robots are being used in the security industry to detect suspicious behavior. It might currently be near impossible to predict crime, but who knows what the future holds! Through the use of security cameras, these robots will notify relevant authorities who will be able to step in just in the nick of time. With such stringent measures in place, the crime rate will be lowered significantly, making our society a safer, better place.  

Entertainment

Virtual reality is already prevalent as users can be fully immersed in their experiences. You can interact with home entertainment systems like Alexa using voice commands. Robots are also used in the film industry to shoot movie scenes that require the camera to be very steady or move at very high speeds. 

Genetic engineering 

Genetic engineering has been used in the agricultural sector to maximize yields and create high-quality species of animals that are disease resistant. Developers aim to develop an intelligent robot that can be assigned organized tasks related to the same. As a result, it will bring about plant and animal species that are very strong and disease-free. 

Agriculture

We do have existing automated robots in farms that have been tasked with the responsibility to plant seeds. Also, they can harvest and even sort through various grains and produce: tasks that would typically require manual labor and lots of time to complete. With this recent development, farmers can now rest easy. This advancement could come in handy in large scale farming.

Wrapping up 

Robots will disrupt every industry in future. They will be able to automate repetitive tasks and increase production and improve efficiency. Humans will be able to work side by side with robots for a better, more productive future.