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The future is exciting

The rapidly evolving world is hungry for automation and robotics. The inherent complexity of robotics suggests that those with expertise in robotics.

This course started by highlighting various roles within robotics. It then delved into the multifaceted and exhilarating application areas of robotics, culminating with a potent realisation: robotics is challenging. In this video Rafael might have tempered some expectations about robots ruling the world. Nonetheless, we suggest you see this as encouraging information, nudging you to assess your commitment to this field.

The rapidly evolving world is hungry for automation and robotics. The inherent complexity of robotics suggests that those who hone their expertise in this realm will become indispensable.

You have considered the transformative potential in diverse areas: streamlining industrial processes, enhancing vehicle safety with autonomy, or advancing medical procedures to save more lives. Playing a role in these developments will unquestionably make a positive global impact.

As you have seen, the automotive industry’s gravitation toward autonomous vehicles is evident, with leading manufacturers developing these technologies. The agricultural sector, too, is poised to reap benefits from automation and robotics. While modern manufacturing heavily relies on robotics, most of these robots perform repetitive tasks. The horizon promises smarter robots capable of adjusting to novel environments and tackling an array of challenges.

So, what’s the current landscape amidst these future prospects? In the upcoming activity you will explore the contemporary job market in robotics. If the present is promising and the future is brimming with potential, we’re undoubtedly on a progressive trajectory.

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