Should we fear the rise of robots? From pharmacists to fast food cooks, here's a look at 10 advancements in technology that could put you out of work.
There’s no doubt that technology breakthroughs have helped make us better at our jobs. Now, however, these breakthroughs could render us obsolete. Here’s a look at 10 advancements in robotics that could have dire consequences for humans in those professions.
Drivers
The idea of autonomous cars, though far from mainstream, was made popular—and possible—by Google’s driverless car. The system, which won the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge, most recently made strides in California and Nevada, which passed laws permitting the operation of driverless cars.
In May 2012, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles issued the first license for a self-driven car to a Toyota Prius modified with Google’s experimental technology.
