Since the middle of the 20th Century, humanity has been dreaming of a future filled with magical robots that automate the mundane and achieve the impossible. We imagine being freed from toil and physical limitations, among so many other things. But after decades of mind boggling advances in computing and tech toys, the most functional robots to date are limited to the industrial sector. Where are all the dish washing robots, the laundry bots, the…
This week, exploring the future of home care, the Ohmni robot delighted attendees of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice’s annual conference. In addition to seeing and learning about all the latest technical and managerial solutions for home health, agency owners of large and small companies from around the US saw how Ohmni can create home healthcare efficiencies by enabling workers to remotely visit their clients — instantly! With this new robotic tool,…
Automation is associated with job loss for many Americans, but is it possible that this industry can unlock a new wave of prosperity for the middle class? Let’s take a look at robotics, automation and the 99%. Earlier this month, a Pew Poll revealed that the majority of Americans are worried about a future where they are displaced by robots in the workplace. For many, this worry is very real. Everyone from factory workers to fast…
