Billions of robots in 10 years

TechFirst with John Koetsier

Billions of robots within a decade? A similar growth curve to smartphones? We currently have about 30 million robots on the planet, not counting Roombas and similar small bots. RobotLab CEO Elad Inbar says that will hit BILLIONS with a B within 10 years. We discuss the exponential increase in commercial robots globally and predict billions of robots integrating into daily activities, from service industries to personal assistance, over the next decade. We chat about the evolution of robotics from novelty items to essential aspects of business operations, highlighting the role of robots in automating mundane tasks and their future potential in enhancing customer service and living standards. Inbar also emphasizes the importance of service infrastructure to support the widespread adoption of robotics technology, drawing parallels with past technological advancements like mobile phones and cars.

And we dive into specific applications of robots in restaurants, cleaning services, and healthcare, particularly for dementia patients, and the franchise model RobotLab is adopting to expand its reach and capacity to deliver robotics solutions. 00:00 The Dawn of the Robot Decade: Envisioning a Future with Billions of Robots 01:02 The Big Picture: Robots Transforming Business and Society 07:10 The Current State of Robotics: From Hospitality to Manufacturing 09:50 The Future of Work: Robots Filling the Gaps in the Workforce 12:40 Enhancing Customer Service: How Robots are Changing the Game 13:31 The Restaurant Revolution: Robots Taking Over Service Roles 16:35 Exploring the Role of Robots in Restaurants 16:47 Adapting Robots to Different Restaurant Environments 18:18 Growth Areas Beyond Restaurants: Cleaning and Retail 22:47 The Future of Customer-Facing Robots 24:00 Robots in Assisted Living: A Compassionate Solution 27:09 Unlocking the Potential of Robotics in Business