“Hitachi, Ltd. today announced the development of “EMIEW3,” a humanoid robot, and its “remote brain” robotics IT platform. EMIEW3, capable of autonomously approaching customers requiring assistance, was developed to provide necessary services and guidance in stores and public facilities.”
– Hitachi, Ltd.
FUTURE IMPLICATIONS
The future of robots is a question that is constantly being questioned and answered in the tech hub country of the world, Japan. As every other country plays catch-up, Japan will likely lead the world in providing both a visual and practical application for robots in mass society, ranging in various services. In the next 5 to 10 years, a third of the world’s population will likely have robots in their own homes. This is a reality of which people are going to have to get used, especially when these very same robots will likely be the very reason why they’re no longer employed. How we address the economic implications of the robot revolution is a question we’ll certainly have to answer, and quick, because the revolution isn’t losing steam – it’s accelerating at an exponential rate.
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