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Robots and will they replace humans?

In recent years, robot technology and artificial intelligence have developed at an incredible rate. And while robots used to be just a sci-fi idea, they are now beginning to replace humans in the workplace.

At first glance, this may seem surprising, but as robots become more and more advanced, they are becoming more and more viable as a replacement for humans. For example, robots are already being used to perform such tasks as assembling cars, cleaning rooms, delivering goods, and many others.

On the one hand, this can be beneficial for companies, which can reduce labor costs, reduce the risk of worker injury, and increase efficiency. On the other hand, it can lead to job losses and a worsening economic situation for people who previously worked in these positions.

Of course, there are certain tasks that robots cannot perform as well as humans. For example, robots cannot empathize with customers or provide services that require high skill and intellectual ability. However, as technology improves, robots are becoming increasingly capable, and perhaps sooner or later they will even be able to perform such tasks.

Some experts argue that the use of robots could lead to the creation of new jobs related to their production, programming, and maintenance. However, these new jobs may require higher skills and education than those that have been replaced by robots.

Virtual Reality


In the future, most devices will allow the wearer to enter virtual reality. Some devices allow non-contact control of electronics using brain impulses. Other devices (Google Glass, etc.) offer visualization of the interface in the form of volumetric images and interaction with the simulation of touching its elements. Google Glass, for example, provides quick access to a patient’s medical history.

In addition, it is possible to enter virtual reality with nanorobots. In this case, the human intellect is actually merged with the computer’s intellect. People go through a simple procedure to implant nanorobots (devices the size of a blood cell) into their bodies. When the user wants to experience a simulated reality, the nanorobots immediately go to the right place, suppressing all inputs closest to the real senses and changing them to signals appropriate for the virtual environment. Such nanorobots can be used in a wide range of applications, from business to education, training, health care, engineering, design, media and entertainment.

Tourism has revolutionized because people no longer have to travel long distances or spend large sums of money to see sights and hear sounds-they can enter virtual reality. For this reason, a large number of travel agencies are changing their focus to adapt to the new technology.

Holographic concerts are also taking place using virtual reality technology. The first use of this technology started in the 2000s: in 2005 the band Gorillaz performed in a holographic image at the MTV Europe Music Awards, and in 2010 the Japanese virtual singer Hatsune Miku appeared on stage as a hologram. At the moment, holographic concerts are even more popular than real ones. Every day there are virtual concerts of Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and other deceased stars.

Mitchell P. Odom

Academic

Speaker Mitchell expertise is highly sought after. He has held as many as six simultaneous appointments at top universities. Currently, he is a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School, Labor, and Worklife Program. Where he studies the effects of technology on future employment and work. Additionally, he is Distinguished Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering. Where he teaches about the latest exponential technologies; technology convergence and industry disruption; risks and regulation; and the new rules of innovation.

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Jenny E. Ballard

Our keynote speaker Jenny has been a forerunner in tech revolutions for 20 years. The innovation speaker and specialist leads Fortune 500 executives through the jungle of emerging technologies that are transforming our world today and those igniting remarkable change in the next five years. The charismatic keynote speaker Jenny illuminates how historic levels of innovation are reshaping today’s customers, products and business models.

Powerhouse keynoter, futurist, and professor Jenny pushes Fortune 500s ahead of the curve through the 10+ tech that will dominate the next 10 years. A triple-threat of next-level content, “edu-taining” performances, and razor-sharp insights, electrifies audiences around the big changes—and bold moves— necessary to future-proof their businesses.

An in-demand speaker, she has wowed crowds at Verizon, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Amazon, TEDx, The United Nations, E*TRADE, Bissell, Best Buy, Cisco, and more. A top-rated faculty member at Rutgers Business School for Exec. Ed, CK tackles the tough topics: from Tech Megatrends, IoT, AI, and Robotics, to Next-Gen Marketing, High-Tech Health, Automation, and The Reskilling Revolution. Additionally, she has lectured at Stanford, Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, Northwestern, St. Peter’s, and USF. Deeply connecting across myriad generations from Boomers to Zoomers works with business leaders in IT, marketing, sales, HR, innovation, R&D, supply chain, and leadership. A passionate advocate for closing the opportunity divide, through her pro bono program—aptly named impaCKt! She works to give a leading edge to underserved groups.

William R. Azure

William R. Azure is the senior innovation editor for Wired, the influential trends magazine that covers the technologies and businesses building the future. He is also a public speaker and consultant.

In charge of analysing and identifying emerging trends and technological shifts that will affect both consumers and businesses, Jeremy is an expert speaker in a multitude of subjects from AI, health and cyber security, to automation, web3 and the metaverse.

At Wired, Jeremy is tasked with evaluating products and technology at the cutting edge of innovation, from wearables to supercars, architecture to autonomous cars.

His expansive knowledge of the product world and forecasting design and tech trends has seen him be commissioned for consultancy services to some of the world’s largest consumer brands on industrial design and user experience.

Jeremy also appears on the BBC and Sky News representing the title and has been writing about technology and design for more than 10 years. He is also currently the technology expert for Telegraph Luxury, Boat International, Robb Report magazine and is editor of Wired’s luxury sister publication, Wired Desired.

Before Wired, Jeremy was a digital editor at the Financial Times, and prior to that was technology editor at Esquire magazine.