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What has been a significant impact of technological advancements on certain jobs?
What has been a significant impact of technological advancements on certain jobs?
Which job has the highest likelihood of being taken over by a robot according to the provided data?
Which job has the highest likelihood of being taken over by a robot according to the provided data?
What is one task that robots are currently capable of doing in the restaurant industry?
What is one task that robots are currently capable of doing in the restaurant industry?
Which of the following statements is not true regarding robots in the workplace?
Which of the following statements is not true regarding robots in the workplace?
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How many pizzas can a California-based robot company produce and deliver in an hour?
How many pizzas can a California-based robot company produce and deliver in an hour?
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What is one concern people have regarding the advancement of technology in employment?
What is one concern people have regarding the advancement of technology in employment?
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What were robots being used for in the restaurant industry?
What were robots being used for in the restaurant industry?
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What aspect of technology is likely to influence job security in the future?
What aspect of technology is likely to influence job security in the future?
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How did automation impact order fulfillment in a major online retailer?
How did automation impact order fulfillment in a major online retailer?
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What is the primary function of a 'remote presence system' robot?
What is the primary function of a 'remote presence system' robot?
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What types of jobs are most at risk of being replaced by robots according to the content?
What types of jobs are most at risk of being replaced by robots according to the content?
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What is a benefit of humans and robots working together?
What is a benefit of humans and robots working together?
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What misconception do many people have about robots in professional work?
What misconception do many people have about robots in professional work?
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Which statement best reflects the role of robots as outlined in the content?
Which statement best reflects the role of robots as outlined in the content?
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What technology is required for a 'remote presence system' robot to function?
What technology is required for a 'remote presence system' robot to function?
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How has the Digital Age influenced employment patterns?
How has the Digital Age influenced employment patterns?
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Study Notes
Humans and Robots in the Workplace
- Humans use technology like automation to make life easier and more efficient.
- A major online retailer uses robots to help manage orders, increasing efficiency.
- The retailer uses 45,000 robots to retrieve items and take them to human workers.
- This team effort allows orders to be filled 80% faster.
"Remote Presence System" Robots
- These robots, which look like rolling computers with video-chat capabilities, allow employees to help customers from anywhere in the world.
- Workers require Wi-Fi and a special app to operate the robots.
- The robots do not replace jobs but can help create new ones in areas with limited opportunities.
Robots Replacing Professional Jobs
- In the Digital Age, many computer and robotic technologies have been invented, making some tasks cheaper to automate.
- Certain professional and “blue-collar” jobs have been replaced by robots due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- While initially white-collar jobs were thought to be secure, technological advancements are now impacting these roles.
- Robot-assisted surgery is growing in popularity, performing tasks previously done only by doctors.
- Computer programs can diagnose certain illnesses better than humans due to their ability to process information quickly.
Robots in Restaurants
- Several companies use robots to make pizzas, with a California-based company producing 372 pizzas an hour.
- Robots spread tomato sauce, shape dough into circles, and place pizzas in the oven.
Jobs Most Susceptible to Automation
- A 2013 study by C. Fray and M. Osborne assessed the likelihood of jobs being replaced by robots.
- The study found that real estate agents have a high likelihood (0.86) of being replaced by robots, while telemarketers have the highest likelihood (0.99).
- "Blue-collar" jobs like cashier, bank teller, and tollbooth worker have already been replaced by robots for years.
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Explore the evolving relationship between humans and robots in various work environments. This quiz highlights how automation enhances efficiency, the role of remote presence robots, and the impact on professional job markets. Test your knowledge on this important modern topic!
