Robots are quickly replacing manufacturing workers in modern factories. They do not go on strike, call in sick or sue for breaking fingernails. No Unions to deal with, no negotiation and all of these things mean greater profits for the company and quicker return on investment in capital outlays and expenditures. Now the service industry is watching this closely. Carwashes have long sense been advocates of robotic tunnel systems to clean cars and there is more to follow, as soon your car will be dried by a Robot replica of a human which sees with sensors and never presses too hard on the finish of your car using the latest technologies in Haptics. Additionally with the lidar and sonar systems, even electronic eyes, you car will be safe from scratching or belt buckles from hapless non-caring employees, who only dry the car enough to get their tips and see ya. The fast food industry will be the biggest winner of cost savings as the local McDonalds will be run like a robotic warehouse or factory, perfectly making each hamburger, everything will be perfect and even Ray Kroc could have never imagined his Consistency Mantra taken to such a level. Of course this machinery must be lubricated at all times; robots are no exception; http://www.ferret.com.au/articles/2c/0c03742c.asp And the robots cannot simply run on oil and grease type lubricants, as they will need to use food grade lubricants so when there is a malfunction, leak or spillage onto the food. No matter you can eat it without harm, probably flavored to boot. Yes the world is going robotic, are you ready for an Artificial Intelligent Robotic Run McDonalds in a town near you? Think on this. |
