Robots in Our Future

Robots.  We seem to view their role in our future with equal parts fascination and fear.

A lot of that fear is unfounded, says Robotics Business Review senior editor Eugene Demaitre.

When we look at robots, Eugene explains, one thing to remember is that we tend to overestimate them.  Even with artificial intelligence, there are some areas where a robot just can't do what a human can.

But he completely appreciates the fascination.   Robots' capabilities, he says, could lead the way to a future that's a whole lot easier for humans.

A frequent speaker on the topic of robotics, Eugene gave a presentation on the "State of the Robotics Industry" at the 2018 Sensors Conference, in San Jose in June.   He also presented at the 2018 LiveWorx Technology Conference, shortly thereafter.

And if you missed these talks, he'll host a panel entitled, "The Robotics Market Has Arrived!" at the upcoming "RoboBusiness" conference, which runs September 25th through 27th in Santa Clara.

Eugene talked about his technical background, some of the current trends he's seeing, and the ways he foresees robots changing our daily lives for the better.
On this edition of Over Coffee®, you'll hear:

How Eugene first became interested in robotics;

Some of the current barriers to robots becoming a common part of daily life;

How recent artificial-intelligence advances could facilitate the robots' learning process;

Why a "robot apocalypse" isn't on its way in the immediate future;

What needs to happen, with robotic design, to overcome consumers' current resistance;

The skills current workers need to develop, to stay relevant as AI and automation continue to make advances;

Where the "human element" comes in, in the workplace;

How Eugene has seen the robotics industry evolving, during his participation in recent conferences;

Where virtual reality fits into robotics;

Two of Eugene's favorite experiences, interactive with some of the newer robots within the last six months;

A firsthand account of the  experience of taking the wheel of a self-driving car;

Which robots may become the top ones of 2018