Jobocalypse Now: Will Rise Of The Robots Hurt Humans?

Look at how far robotic automation has come!

Automation using robots has become increasingly important in a world where machines follow their own unique rhythms. Picture a complex orchestra of gears, spinning motors and perfectly timed circuits, all working together to bring us the wonders of the future.

Tasks such as manufacturing, packaging, painting, inspecting, identification and other industrial activities all fall under the umbrella of "industrial robotics," as defined by TWI. These jobs require high endurance, precision and speed, all of which is provided by robots. #Manufacturing

Industry expert and Association for the Advancement of Automation president Jeff Burnstein recently suggested that automation and robotics might considerably assist in performing the "dull, dirty, dangerous jobs" that people don't necessarily want to undertake. AMRs, or autonomous mobile robots, are a sort of vehicle that can carry out many various delivery jobs; they are "hot in automation" at present, according to Burnstein.

Companies like Cognex Corp. and Soft Robotics, among many others, are following the current trend of applying robotics for 'continual processes,' which are typically performed by human hands to eliminate defects or other issues caused by 'human error,' thereby increasing production efficiency and reducing costs.

“The machine can’t sneeze. It can’t rub its face. It can’t have hair fall into anything. So, it’s really safe. And less hands touching it, the less introduction for any disease,” said Anthony Romeo, a representative of Massachusetts-based companies Cognex Corp, an American machine vision systems’ manufacturer. #ComputerVision

CEO Donnie King of Tyson echoed those sentiments, stating the company is "investing in automation and AI with digital capabilities with opportunities to improve our yield."

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On the other hand, picture this: an immense pool of eager, determined and capable individuals waiting to dive into the workforce. That’s how most newcomers get started! Yet, robots confidently waltz in, steal the spotlight and their jobs. It's a classic case of irony, where the solutions to our problems sometimes create new ones, leaving us scratching our heads in disbelief.

As early as 2020, researchers Daron Acemoglu and Pascual Restrepo predicted a negative change in employment rates as AI and robotics took over previously human-performed tasks.

By 2022, the World Economic Forum predicted, artificial intelligence would have generated 58 million net new jobs. The analysis also estimates that by 2022, 75 million jobs would be lost to automation. Statista echoed the same numbers: 47% of American workers are at risk of being replaced by robots. The number is far higher in China (77%), India (69%) and other countries with large manufacturing and industrial sectors.

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So, will we witness a harmonious coexistence of metal and flesh, where robots and humans work hand in hand? Or will businesses prefer AI-powered employees over error-prone humans? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

First published on Wed, Jun 7, 2023

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