AI robots are becoming more common in Silicon Valley. Experts believe they could help solve the global labor shortage.
Big companies like Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia are investing billions in “humanoid” robots. These robots stand on two legs and can do tasks meant for people.
Right now, they work in warehouses, but in the future, they might also work in homes and offices. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, is a big supporter. He thinks their Optimus robot will change the world even more than Tesla cars.
Musk says Optimus could make Tesla worth $25 trillion and become the company’s most valuable product. Amazon is also using robots in their centers.
Experts think the market for humanoid robots will grow to $38 billion in 20 years. These robots could become as important as smartphones or electric cars. They could help in manufacturing, dangerous work, and even elderly care.
AI advancements are making these robots smarter. They can now understand language, make decisions, and learn from real-world experiences. This makes them useful in many areas.
The global labor shortage is driving interest in robots. In the U.S., there are about 8.5 million job openings, with a significant shortage in manufacturing. Robots are stepping in to do boring and dangerous jobs.
China leads the world in robot use, surpassing Japan in 2013. Chinese companies are quickly advancing, and only Amazon has similar capabilities in the West.
However, challenges remain. Robots are expensive, and there are safety concerns about their use in factories. Mass adoption may take a decade or more, despite Musk’s optimism.
Source: cnbc
