Careers that are Endangered by Robots and Artificial Intelligence

10 years ago, robots taking over the world were just an entertaining concept on TV. With the advancement of technology, robots and artificial intelligence are now a part of everyday life. Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant are prime examples of artificial intelligence (AI) and how we use it daily. We have embraced robotics without even realising that it has been integrated into the fabric of society, and now, we cannot live without it.
One of the main concerns is that robots are replacing functions that were previously performed by people. At times, this benefits humankind as robots can be faster and more accurate than humans. However, what happens when a robot does your job, better than you do?

Functions that may Change in the Future due to Robots and AI

Couriers
Drones are one of the latest tech trends that have exceeded all expectations. Many people have them and are using them to move the odd object or take pictures in hard to reach places. However, their capabilities extend much further than personal use.
Drones come in different shapes and sizes, and this allows them to move heavy items without the limitations of roads and traffic. That is why, it is predicted that by 2030, drones will replace the traditional method of deliveries and your goods will be airlifted to your doorstep with a drone, rather than a delivery person. This includes anything from packages ordered online, to your weekly pizza delivery.
Surgeons
Did you know that there are already robotic arms that surgeons use to operate on patients? These special instruments allow a more precise, steady approach to surgery and have been embraced by many medical professionals.
Drivers
Driverless cars have already been developed by multiple automobile giants and are being extensively tested. This poses a huge threat to everyone that makes a living by transporting people, ie, taxi drivers, Uber drivers, and limousine drivers. Other than putting people out of work, there are many other factors to consider so this seems to be something that may only happen in the next 30 or 40 years. Engineers and planners will have to consider all the infrastructure and programming that goes along with driverless cars.
Housekeepers
Let’s face it, who didn’t want a robot to clean their room when they were younger? Cleaning robots were one of the first robots that were created. Believe it or not, automatic vacuum cleaners, that you usually see a cat riding around on, are actually low-tech robots! These cleaning robots are also still in a developmental phase but maybe a large part of our squeaky clean future.
Ultimately, there are pros and cons to artificial intelligence and robots and we all have questions about where we will be in the next few years. Right now, we will just have to wait and see!