The Future Draws Near Written by: Top of Virginia Regional Chamber may have even thought possible. Where do we even begin? Let’s start with boots on the ground. Robotics have been in the workplace for many years as a result of systems, dependent on workers, needing to achieve the next level of efficiency. As recent global disruptions have changed the face of commerce and dedication of employees, we will see robotics enter the workforce at a faster pace. A rise of robotics from customer support, sales, manufacturing, retail, and distribution will change the face of nearly every aspect of life. The pharmaceutical industry is looking to robots to ensure that scrutinous calculations and regulations are met exactly in a timely manner. Distributors are looking to automate their delivery processes to get products to consumers quickly. Manufacturers
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A drone applies nutrients to fields of young tree sapplings. Drones have vastly improved industries and military capabilities in a very short amount of time.
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Sudden shifts in technology and needs result in rapid advancements for the world as we know it. Plato wrote in the 5th century, “Our need will be the real creator.” Today, we phrase his words as necessity is the mother of invention. What are the needs of today? We certainly know that workforce availability is plaguing our businesses. Massive cyberattacks and hacked systems make news, seemingly every day, while many more go unspoken of or unnoticed. Human error accounts for more than half of those data security breaches. Healthcare is truly in the infancy of what is possible. Does a person need to be in a room to feel their presence? These struggles and the technologies that can influence them are no longer simply a concept. Real world solutions are on the cusp of taking us to a galaxy far, far away, light years ahead of what we
Robotics in the workplace may happen quicker than most may think. Highly specialized machines can improve safety, security, and build other nanomachines at microscopic levels.
