The Future of Your Job in the World of Robots
Keith Dussia??
Highly Motivated Sales Professional, Experienced In Driving Revenue & Exceeding Sales Targets | C-Level Business Development, Negotiations & Closing.
It was just 27 years ago when the online world, led by computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web. As the “Internet” and “virtual businesses” began popping up via this electronic platform the fear was that it was the end of the business as we knew it.
The Internet continue to be one of the most disruptive occurrences in modern day business history however, time has proven that it did not and will never end the need for human connectivity. In fact, because of this technology businesses were forced to be more creative, smarter, cutting edge, visible and most importantly – useful to the people they want to do business with. People quickly see through smoke and mirrors. This new technology has made room for entrepreneurs to stand up and be heard.
In 2012, Rodney Brooks brought the 1st truly collaborative robot to market via his start up company call Rethink Robotics. Rethink has already begun the next major disruptive model. Beyond the fears and headlines regarding people losing jobs because of automation, a greater reality is taking shape: The fact that general labor positions in our factory's are becoming very difficult to fill.
The modern-day robotic/automation term being used in this evolving industry is “Cobot”. It is defined as follows:
“A Cobot is a “collaborative” robot or machine specifically designed to exist alongside human beings in a shared work environment. Cobot’s support the human operator in today’s evolving business.''
Today’s engineers are designing system that work side by side. Today's solutions utilize automation that enhances what is already being done or that can be done more efficiently. A well-placed robot will not simply replace human workers. The repetitive and basic actions can be put aside so that the modern-day worker can evolve and focus on the parts of the job that only a human’s touch and vision can do best.
Whether we see this new technology happening or not, it is the future. It is happening. If we are willing to embrace it and learn from our history, we do not need to be afraid. Like the Internet, the robot needs humans who will guide them, teach them and make them easy to use. Society – you and me, our children and their children will decide – like all other technology if we accept them as part of us or not.