Robotics and automation, including use of smart machines and the rise of the internet of things, is entering a new phase as these technologies advance. In its initial stages, this emerging industry of the future has been largely built on passionate researcher and visionary advocates. However, it has become obvious that robotics technology is no longer for the few but a technology permeating our world. Even though these new technologies can empower individuals, businesses and societies there are fears that the human race, in the long term, will be outnumbered, outdated, and outthought by the next generation of robots and smart machines. This presentation accompanies our September 2014 GT briefing, based on our forthcoming report, “Industries of the Future: Robotics,” and looks at: How robotic technology is impacting existing industries and markets; .How innovative robotic technologies could impact jobs and skills required for the future.

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GT BRIEFING SEPTEMBER 2014:
THE ROBOTS ARE COMING
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The Next Wave of the Robotic revolution
Robots are increasingly able to absorb data, recognize objects, and respond to information and objects in their environment with greater accuracy.
This will increase both the number and complexity of the tasks that they can take on – or take over from human workers.
In many industries dramatic changes are already driven by emerging robotics technology. Here are just a few examples of how it will impact industries and markets in the near future.

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Robotic technology is bringing
efficiency and precision
to agriculture
THINK
Harvester robots
Weeding bots
Drones
Teeny-tiny bee bots
Herder bots
Open source technology
Big data

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Willow Garage PR2 surrogate robot
The Vasteras Giraff
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Hybrid Assistive limb
In healthcare the future is already here. Robotic technology is
permeating all areas from surgery, to to robotic replacement
for diminished or lost functions, to rehabilitation and socially assistive robots.

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There is no lack of imagination when it comes to
developing military robots of the future
What will happen if countries rethink the rules of war, leading to a
robotic arms race?

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Already many warehouse and
logistics functions are challenging
the need for human workers and
experimenting with the use of robots
THINK
Nursery bot
Pushing cart robot
CoBot
Kiva robots
Delivery drones

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(Source: Adapted from Fast Company)
When the robots come, what will happen to our jobs?

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The demand for professionals with robotics skills in the U.S. has increased 13% year-over-year, from 2012 to 2013. Some 45,000 jobs for robotics-skilled professionals were advertised online during 2013. Healthcare jobs accounted for 35% of robotics hiring demand with 16,000 positions. (Source Wanted Analytics)

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It is widely believed that technological advancements and artificial intelligence will in the future challenge middle-class and high-skilled professions THINK Doctors Lawyers Administrators Bookkeepers Secretaries

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How will these new robotics technologies impact your organization and industry?
Are you ready?
Click here to read the full briefing: The Robots are coming
In October. Look out for trends in action on
Waste: Avoiding, Managing or Designing it out

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This presentation is adapted from the GT Briefing September 2014: The Robots are coming. Electronic copies of the briefing and of our The Global Trends Fieldbook: From Data to Insights to Action are available on www.globaltrends.com, and printed copies of The Global Trends Fieldbook and The Global Trends Report can be purchased on Amazon.com and Amazon’s European sites. Don’t forget to register at www.globaltrends.com now to make sure you don’t miss our next monthly briefing (they are free)!

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About the Authors
Tracey Keys is Director of Strategy Dynamics Global SA. Thomas Malnight is a professor of strategy and general management at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), in Lausanne, Switzerland. Christel K. Stoklund is Head of Research for Strategy Dynamics Global SA.
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