Will the Coronavirus Speed Up Robot Usage?

Will we soon have a coronavirus robot deliverying product to our front door?  The coronavirus has made everyone aware that social distancing may be part of our future.  How could robots and artificial intelligence help supply chain battle the coronavirus and future pandemics?  First, due to the coronavirus there is a shortage of truck drivers to deliver products to grocery stores.  With self-driving semis, trucks are able to deliver product 24/7.  Second, companies like Amazon and Walmart and hiring people to keep up with the demand the coronavirus has caused for food and such things as toilet paper.  Fulfillment centers continue to increase automation and anyone who had reservations regarding automation will now likely be pushing automation.  Third, last mile delivery has always been a problem.  Robots and drones doing last mile delivery greatly improve delivery time from days to hours.

In conclusion, the coronavirus will most likely accelerate the development of robots and artificial intelligence throughout the supply chain.

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Robot Quotes

• ”Robots will play an important role in providing physical assistance and even companionship for the elderly.” ~Bill Gates
• “The coronavirus has the potential to greatly accelerate the usage of robots and artificial intelligence throughout the supply chain.” ~Dave Waters
• “In the twenty-first century, the robot will take the place which slave labor occupied in ancient civilization.” ~Nikola Tesla
• “Automation is no longer just a problem for those working in manufacturing. Physical labor was replaced by robots; mental labor is going to be replaced by AI and software.” ~Andrew Yang
• When I was a kid, I’d wake up extraordinarily early every morning and turn on the television, scanning for episodes of ‘The Jetsons.’ For some reason, I loved the notion of a future where there would be flying cars, supercomputers, and most of all, robot maids to take care of the chores.” ~Ben Shapiro
• “Sooner or later, the U.S. will face mounting job losses due to advances in automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics.” ~Oren Etzioni
• “The coronavirus will most likely be the spark that accelerates the acceptance and deployment of drones delivering product from ecommerce companies.” ~Dave Waters
• “It is difficult to think of a major industry that AI will not transform. This includes healthcare, education, transportation, retail, communications, and agriculture. There are surprisingly clear paths for AI to make a big difference in all of these industries.” ~Andrew Ng