Top Amazon exec says it’s a ’myth’ robots steal jobs
Stefano La Rovere, director of global robotics at Amazon, said that, rather than replacing jobs, robotics and other technologies are enhancing people’s roles.6509 0 0 Top Amazon exec says it’s a ’myth’ robots steal jobs Stefano La Rovere, director of global robotics at Amazon, said that, rather than replacing jobs, robotics and other technologies are enhancing people’s roles. 0 0 6474 0 0 IMF warns AI to hit almost 40% of jobs worldwide and worsen overall inequality The analysis comes as business and political leaders from around the world gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. 0 0 6423 0 0 PaintJet puts robots to work in construction and maintenance as labor shortage drags on The Tennessee startup has managed to cover more than 1.5 million square feet of building exteriors and ships in less than three years. 0 0 6373 0 0 EverestLabs is using robotic arms and A.I. to make recycling more efficient EverestLabs puts 3D depth-sensing cameras on recycling conveyor lines to identify materials, then employs robotic arms to pluck out recyclable packaging. 0 0 6348 0 0 Chipotle tests robot that can prepare avocados to make guacamole faster The Autocado created by Chipotle and Vebu Labs could cut the prep time for the burrito chain’s guacamole in half. 0 0 6313 0 0 Germany has a plan to tackle a rapidly ageing workforce: recruiting robots Germany has an aging population, so hiring robots and widespread digitalization could be key in solving the country’s labor shortage crisis. 0 0 6306 0 0 How A.I.-powered robots are changing retail An army of inventory robots is being deployed to help retailers appease angry customers, boost sales and respond to the ongoing worker shortage. 0 0 6211 0 0 The year of the restaurant robot: Why chains are investing in automation and what it means for workers Restaurant chains experimented with automation this year as the labor crunch pressured their profits. 0 0 6046 0 0 Robots are breaking out of their cages on the factory floor, and heres what they are doing As companies aim to increase production, the demand for large-scale industrial robots is accelerating around the world. Yet while these robots are revolutionizing companies, their interactivity with co-workers could introduce the possibility of injury. One company is planning to change that. 0 0 6026 0 0 How technology will influence the farms of the future and change the way crops are produced Today, a number of technologies are helping transform the industry. 31 0 6024 0 0 Robotic heads powered by A.I. to help passengers at a major German airport The trial will last for six weeks at Frankfurt Airport in Germany. 0 0 6005 0 0 Robot delivery service expands at George Mason University — and may be coming to a college near you The first university robotic food and beverage delivery service launched earlier this year through a partnership with Sodexo and Starship Technologies. 0 0 5962 0 0 Automated robots are picking apples at an orchard in New Zealand Robotic technology is transforming the way fruits are harvested. 0 0 4976 0 0 The worlds first humanless warehouse is run only by robots and is a model for the future Mujin, a start-up spun out of Tokyo University, has developed industrial robots that can fully automate warehouses and fulfillment centers. After doing this for JD.com in China, it plans to enter the U.S. marketplace. 0 0 4973 0 0 China wants to build robots to overtake its rivals — but its not there yet Chinese robotics firms have gained market share domestically, but it they want to compete globally, "there is work to be done," says an analyst from McKinsey & Company. 0 0 4972 0 0 Watch Disneys Disney Imagineering Research and Development lab created a robot that can swing and flip through the air like a real stunt person. 0 0 4970 0 0 Heres how virtual assistants and robotic deliveries are transforming takeout Small sized robots could soon be delivering hot food to your front door. 0 0 4967 0 0 Rolls-Royce is developing tiny cockroach robots to crawl in and fix airplane engines The U.K. engineer plans to cut down on flight time lost by airlines to essential maintenance. 0 0 4955 0 0 Marketing will never be done by robots, tech marketer says Procter & Gamble’s Chief Brand Officer says human creativity is too important to give up to machines. 0 0 4942 0 0 Silicon Valley investors explain why theyre scared of China Venture capitalists in Silicon Valley are worried China will soon overtake the US in areas like artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles. 0 0 4930 0 0 These humanoid robots will make you question reality Robotics firm Engineered Arts makes incredibly lifelike humanoid robots using a combination of sensors, software, artificial skin and animatronics. 2 1 4928 0 0 The father of A.I urges humans not to fear the technology Artificial intelligence will one day be smarter than humans, but theres no reason to fear the technology, according to Jurgen Schmidhuber, a pioneer in A.I. technologies. 0 0 4927 0 0 Need a travel companion? Now you can rent a robot in Japan This humanoid robot, RoBoHoN, wants to be a companion for humans in Japan. CNBC tested it out in Tokyo. 0 0 4920 0 0 Drones could have a big role to play in the future of freight transport Just how important will drones be in the years to come? 0 0 4910 0 0 This $25,000 robot wants to put your Starbucks barista out of business Cafe X is a San Francisco start-up with a new automated barista designed to sling 120 cups of joe per hour. 0 0 4908 0 0 Japan, unlike the West, is not scared of robots stealing jobs, deputy leader says Unlike many of their Western counterparts, Japanese workers arent afraid of robots stealing their jobs, a top-ranking official from the country said Friday. 0 0 4903 0 0 Machines will soon be able to learn without being programmed In machine learning, mathematical models are built and then fed with huge volumes of data, experts said. 0 0 4902 0 0 Sony’s new robot dog Aibo barks, does tricks and charms animal lovers Sonys latest edition of Aibo, its robot dog, is designed with AI and facial-recognition technology and can form an emotional bond with owners. 0 0 4899 0 0 Robots might solve Japans labor problems Tetsuya Sawanoboris start-up, Connected Robotics, is about to introduce a new robot that can help kitchens with preparing popular Japanese dishes. 0 0 4878 0 0 The creators of Apple Siri built a robot that can dismantle bombs or perform surgery Inside of SRI International, engineers have created a robot that is equal parts bomb diffuser and combat medic. 0 0 4861 0 0 This 13-foot robot cost over $100 million to develop and looks like it's straight out of a sci-fi movie CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin took a ride in the Method-2, the South Korean robot that Jeff Bezos took for a spin last year and called "awesome." 0 0 4855 0 0 Toyota built a robot that shoots hoops better than the pros Even robots are getting in on March Madness. 0 0 4813 0 0 A singing robot factory can’t find enough human workers Robotics firm Engineered Arts is less worried about robots replacing jobs than finding skilled workers in an increasingly automated economy. 0 0 4799 0 0 This bricklaying robot works five times faster than a human As the construction industry faces a skilled labor shortage, tools like Construction Robotics SAM 100 could bridge the workforce gap. 0 0 4797 0 0 Boston Dynamics' robot dog that opens doors is freaking out the internet Boston Dynamics' robot SpotMini has prompted comparisons with dystopian science fiction. 0 0 4768 0 0 A.I. will be billions of times smarter than humans and man needs to merge with it, expert says Ian Pearson, a futurist at Futurizon, said there will need to be a link between AI and a human brain. 0 0 4683 0 0 A robotics ETF has taken in $650 million in cash this month Blockchain ETFs are drawing attention for the money they're raising from investors, but a robotics ETF is blowing away the competition. 0 0 4576 0 0 This robot will fold your laundry in 2 to 4 minutes Due to ship in late 2019, the home device is expected to cost $980. 0 0 4480 0 0 Tech trends for 2018: From helpful robots to voice-controlled TVs Smart speakers like Amazon Echo and Google Home exploded in popularity in 2017, and we can expect households to continue getting "smarter" in 2018. 0 0 4457 0 0 Kuka aims to lead in China as robotics move from industry to home Robots are changing the way people live and Kuka wants a big slice of the pie in China where it is gunning to lead the market. 0 0 4430 0 0 Meet the robot that passed a college class on philosophy and love Professor William Barry calls the accomplishment "remarkable." 0 0 4412 0 0 Your next home rental agent may be a robot The Zenplace robot is a roving screen showing a live person in another location. 0 0 4403 0 0 Robots may replace 800 million workers by 2030. These skills will keep you employed Here's how to resist the robot revolution. 0 0 4351 0 0 Retail jobs decline as Amazon's robot army grows In 2017 there were 170,000 fewer retail jobs — but 75,000 more Amazon robots. 0 0 4320 0 0 This robot aced an exam without understanding a thing—here's why you should be worried The robot outscored thousands at a prestigious university. 0 0 4284 0 0 Google billionaire Eric Schmidt: People want dish-washing robots that clean up the kitchen When will we get them? 0 0 4271 0 0 Here’s why Boston Dynamics’ robot dog isn’t yet the US military’s best friend The technology firm teased its latest 4-legged robot in a short video last month. 0 0 4070 0 0 If one San Francisco politician gets her way, even robots will have to pay taxes Entrepreneurs and politicians are trying to smooth the transition to an automated workforce, possibly by applying the payroll tax to robots. 0 0 4050 0 0 Robots are taking over the salad bar and sparking new unemployment fears As robots add up in the Bay Area food and drink scene, critics are worried about unemployment, N.Y. Times reports. 0 0 3979 0 0 Bill Gates wants to tax robots, but the EU says, 'no way, no way' Microsoft founder Bill Gates wants to tax robots who take people's jobs, but a top European Union (EU) official has other ideas. 0 0