The Robot and Automation Almanac - 2020: The Futurist Institute

Edited by Jason Schenker, Chairman of The Futurist InstituteDiscover what’s next for robotics, automation, and AI—before it happens.In the midst of a digital transformation,The Robot and Automation Almanac – 2020captures a powerful snapshot of the technologies, industries, and trends that are shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This must-read volume assembles forecasts and insights from 25+ leading futurists, technologists, and industry experts on the future of work, supply chains, smart manufacturing, and AI-driven innovation.With original essays from executives at Microsoft, Honeywell, Purdue, Soft Robotics, The Raymond Corporation, The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), and more, this almanac offers practical guidance and thought leadership across sectors—from retail to robotics, and agriculture to AI ethics.💡 Inside, you'll explore:The Rise of Mobile Robotsin warehouses, hospitals, and even farmsSoftbots and Intelligent Automationtransforming back-office operationsThe Future of Manufacturingin an age of labor shortages and customizationQuantum Computing and Edge Devicesenabling smarter, faster automationAI Trends Across Industries, including healthcare, retail, finance, and energyConstruction, Logistics, and E-Commerce DisruptionThe Circular Economy, sustainability, and 4IR convergenceWhether you're a business leader, technologist, investor, policymaker, educator, or student, this almanac will equip you with timely insights to navigate and thrive in an increasingly automated and AI-driven world.Contributors included Michael Walton, Brandon Coats, Carl Vause, Dr Djamila Amimer, Erik Nieves, Ragu Athinarayanan, Grant Richards, Balamurugan Balakreshnan, Matthew Wicks, PE, Jason Gouw, Pat Davison, Peter Bladh, Thomas C. O'Donnell, Jeff Burnstein, Robert Huschka, Mike Field, Kaleb Steinhauer, Fred van Beuningen, Rob Handfield, Maxim Khabur, Russell Nickerson, Maciej Lisiecki, Łukasz Lipski, Daniel Stanton, Nawfal Patel.Read more