

The future of robotics should be welcomed and not feared. In fact, more than 70% of Americans are afraid that robots are “taking over their lives” and replace them in basic tasks. The fear that robots will eventually replace humans, (or even stage a revolution and take over the world) is not uncommon. However, should people be concerned for their jobs? Each year, robotic automation becomes more cost-effective and efficient, so it’s clear that the future of robotics will see a greater presence in manufacturing. In fact, 90% of all robots currently in existence are for industrial use. Robotics are an increasingly more common feature of modern manufacturing. Why Robotic Automation is the Future in Manufacturing In fact, Star Wars may give insight into the future of robotics and it’s positive (besides the droid invasions). While Death Stars, droid armies, and flying starfighters are still just Hollywood creations, real world robotics have made epic advancements since Episode IV first debuted in 1977 (under the original title of Star Wars, of course).Īlthough there is much to the films that is left to fantasy, some of the mechanical creations in Star Wars parallel robotic technology in real life. The technological advancements in the Star Wars universe may seem to be the stuff of fantasy.
