What is Robotics

Robotics is increasingly present in the daily life of each one of us and, therefore, it is also increasingly early that people seek to instil a taste and knowledge for this area.

The potential of robotics is countless and is already visible today in several areas, such as health.

Thus, there has been a growing commitment with regard to training in the area, namely with regard to adult training, including the reconversion of higher education courses, but also from a very early age, in schools.

KNOW MORE ABOUT ROBOTICS

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First of all, it is important to understand what robotics is.

Robotics is a science responsible for developing technologies present in computers, systems, software and robots. Its integrated circuits control mechanical and automatic parts.

The term robotics emerged at the beginning of the 20th century, but gained visibility in 1950 with the release of the book "I, Robot", by science fiction author Isaac Asimov. The work raised several discussions about the relationship between men and machines.

Since the First Industrial Revolution, robots and other equipment have been used to increase the productivity of companies. It was in this context that industrial robots had their first applications.

After that, the transformations did not stop and, currently, robotics is present in several areas of industry and in everyday life.

How important is it in the job market

There are several professional sectors that benefit from the use of robotics, which represents job opportunities.

• Industry

The work environment in industry in general offers several risks to the health of workers. Any carelessness can cause accidents, production line stoppages or, in more extreme cases, the loss of human lives.

One of the main danger factors is the existing repetitiveness in some tasks, which causes discomfort, extreme fatigue and can lead to injuries or other problems.

Thus, it is essential to apply practices that increase everyone's safety, and it is in this field that robotics plays a very important role.

The use of machines and robots has enabled the creation of faster and more efficient processes. In this way, the robots are programmed to work for longer periods without affecting the quality of production.

• Medical Robotics

surgery is already a reality in several hospitals around the world. Several pathologies are treated with methods that cause less pain and trauma to patients, thanks to the use of robots and automation systems. 

The application of said technology also allows surgical interventions to be performed remotely. The procedures are accurate and not subject to the possibility of human error.

• Automobile industry

Robotics has a very relevant presence in the automotive industry, namely in its performance and production processes. In this way, it achieves higher levels of efficiency, which in turn increases competitiveness.

Technology has been present in this sector for a long time, essential in different stages of car production, especially in welding and painting lines.

There are many other areas of everyday life, at home, at work, at school or even when traveling where robotics makes a difference. This science is here to stay and paves the way for the future. However, like so many other things, it doesn't just have advantages.

ROBOTICS: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

Advantages and disadvantages

Benefits

Remarkable accuracy of results;

Faster production;

Better finishing quality;

Low labor costs;

Uninterrupted production;

It does not need control;

Huge efficiency;

Access to “weakened” places that are inaccessible to humans;

Elimination of dead times;

Flexibility to the manufacturing process.

Disadvantages

Lower employability rate;

Danger of self-control;

Strong vulnerability to the existence of viruses.

Training for adults

Despite the opportunities offered in schools or in other specific actions, such as workshops, for those who want to take robotics more seriously and work in the area, there are some training possibilities.

In addition to the first possibility being to choose a higher education course in the area or one that works with it, such as special technology, there are other hypotheses to consider.

For those who already have a degree, but are looking for a technological area with a higher employability rate, they can undergo professional retraining.

For this purpose, you can apply for a training program from some national authorities or companies in the field, with the right to a guaranteed internship at the end. Thus, depending on the promoting entity (ies) you may have to make an investment.

However, he has a guaranteed job. That is, it is a matter of research and being attentive. Robotics is here to stay. It has every interest that we can understand and deal with it, thus opening horizons and job opportunities.

Future of Robotics

The term "robot" refers to an artificial intelligence machine with a human-like appearance. Although such models already exist, the term cannot be limited to this aspect, as there are several types of robots. Eli Ferreira, automation manager at Horus, a company that provides technological solutions to other companies, talks about the future of robotics.

The worldwide technological advance happens at an increasingly accelerated pace, which intensifies the discussion of the replacement of man by machine. There are currently numerous industrial processes that have been automated, depriving people of exhausting work with low pay. However, even with all the evolution, Brazil is still far from a scenario where the machine can work without human interference. 

According to a McKinsey report, physical activities, manual, repetitive tasks where there is a need for precision, control, speed, strength and quality should be reduced by 18% by 2030, while those requiring basic cognitive skills should fall by up to 28%. . . . . . This means simple tasks for humans will be phased out and reallocated to other forms of the workforce, requiring thousands of workers to undergo reskilling and retraining to take on new jobs.

"This also means that the demands of the labor market will become ever greater for us humans, as the basic fields of action, which do not require specific training, will be replaced by automation," says the manager.

When thinking about the best alternative for the future of robotics, there is collaborative automation, where robots and humans work together. On the one hand, there is a machine, great for configurable tasks, which do not require frequent changes, on the other hand, human action has creativity and adaptability, joining this strength, a greater potential for quality is achieved. Therefore, when thinking about the future of the robotic world, Eli Ferreira lists three technologies with great potential:

• Cobots: collaborative robot, created to interact with humans in work environments. Their main characteristics are that they are easy to program, have quick installation, are flexible and safe, and can perform repetitive and non-ergonomic operations.

•Soft robotics: robots that imitate human movement and touch through non-rigid formats. They often apply inflatable fabrics that deform and move with gases and pressure.

•Artificial intelligence: This technology is already present in many companies in different ways, it allows boosting and enhancing other arms of robotics, guaranteeing the machine a pre-programmed analysis in its system that improves its performance.

• 5G: The arrival of 5G guarantees robotics an increase in response speed and integration between robots and industrial software.

All these advances aim at a better functioning of organizations and thus a social and economic advance.