Under these circumstances, a robotic service provider would hardly be a gimmick. Despite massive progress in artificial intelligence technology and increased adoption of industrial robots, consumer-facing robotic products are not nearly as ubiquitous as popular culture predicted decades ago. What can be done to hasten the consumer-facing robotic revolution? Streamlined regulation is another key to this process, addressing public concerns about robotic safety and broader impact on the job market without hampering innovation. If we focus on workforce development and prioritize applications that offer broad societal benefits, our robotic overlords may end up being benevolent after all.

Source: The Star October 09, 2020 03:22 UTC