The Robot and Automation Almanac - 2019: The Futurist Institute

Edited by Jason Schenker, Chairman of The Futurist InstituteExplore the Future—Before It Happens.Robots are no longer confined to factory floors or science fiction. They’re in our homes, our hospitals, our warehouses—and in 2019, they're poised to reshape industries, economies, and everyday life.The Robot and Automation Almanac – 2019gathers expert insights from top thinkers in robotics, automation, and AI to deliver a comprehensive look at the trends and technologies driving the future.In this forward-looking anthology, over 20 industry leaders—engineers, futurists, tech entrepreneurs, and academics—reveal what’s next for robots you see (and those you don’t). Whether it’s autonomous vehicles, collaborative cobots, quantum computing, blockchain in finance, or AI-driven cities and supply chains, this almanac unpacks what’s coming, what matters, and why.🔍 Inside this Edition:Macro Forecasts: Economic, geopolitical, and investment insights affecting automation's growthSocial Impact: How we perceive, regulate, and work with robots and AI in daily lifeIndustry Disruption: Construction, transportation, finance, healthcare, education, and urban planningSupply Chain 4.0: Smart warehouses, hyperlocal logistics, and digital manufacturingTech Frontiers: Voicebots, chatbots, cobots, and quantum computing breakthroughsEach chapter is designed to be accessible and engaging, making this the perfect guide for business leaders, investors, students, technologists, and anyone curious about how automation is shaping our world.Whether you’re trying to future-proof your business, career, or investments—or simply understand the forces transforming the 21st century—The Robot and Automation Almanac – 2019is your must-read guide to the year ahead.The robot, automation, and AI thought leaders that contributed to this book include Samuel Alexandersson, Djamila Amimer, Fred van Beuningen, Keith Blanchet, Jeff Burnstein, Lorenzo Carver, Brian La Cour, Craig Fuller, Jason Gouw, Rob Handfield, Robert Huschka, Maciej Lisiecki, Jayesh Mehta, Russ