The future applications of consumer robotics are becoming apparent across many aspects of our society. Conversations around AI in the metaverse and the ability for machine learning to accurately mimic human logic are now commonplace for most people. Many of us have begun to experience the benefits of modern AI in our homes. This is why, at AvaWatz, we’re seeking to partner with robot manufacturers to create the next generation of home robotics, using decision intelligence to build upon the foundations of current AI devices.
But what does the future of consumer robotics look like? Which everyday tasks and responsibilities can be most improved upon by the advent of even smarter collaborative robots in the years to come? We’re going to take a deep dive into some of the most promising applications for the future of consumer robotics as we consider what life might look like in the not-so-distant future.
The natural starting point for our robot helpers will likely be in the home. Experts predict that, by 2040, robots will be carrying out the majority of our household chores. A study carried out by academics from King’s College London indicates that, in the next 20 years, as much as 90% of common household tasks (like dusting, laundry and washing dishes) could be performed entirely by robots using AI and decision intelligence.
The “Life More Automated Report” likens this advanced form of robotics to the advent of washing machines and other electric household appliances earlier in the 20th century. It details how our future selves could save up to 15 hours every week thanks to these robotic devices cutting down on the endless daily chores of our current lives.
To best picture what these futuristic devices may look like, we can look at the work of companies like Boston Dynamics, the now-famous robotics company that became well-known for their eerily lifelike robots earlier in the 21st century. While our present-day household robots are limited in their functions due to their wheeled designs, future robots will enjoy the benefit of free movement. Thanks to recent advancements in both machine learning and gyroscopic movement, these robots may be able to better navigate on legs and even learn how to walk all by themselves.
The suggestion of these devices being commonplace in as little as 20 years may seem a little far-fetched, but given how much consumer AI has improved in just the last 10 years, these future robots suddenly seem all the more expected. Some have already been developed, and only need to become more affordable to be commonplace in our homes. We could easily see laundry folding robots, housekeeping robots, and even software to produce fully robotic maids!
The real advancements will come with developments in collaborative robotics and decision intelligence; AI systems that can communicate with each other and solve problems in real-time. These adaptive robots are already able to perform intricate tasks and dangerous jobs that previously required humans to put themselves at risk.
At AvaWatz, we’re continually developing our collaborative robotic teams and improving on our advanced decision intelligence software to help make this robotic future a reality. Visit our funding page to learn more about our cobots and how you can help us to bring forward the future of robotics today.