Atlas, Spot, and Handle Robots are featured in this amazing video of dancing robots.
But, while Waltham, Massachusetts-based Boston Dynamics' dancing robots are fun to watch, they are little more than a capabilities demonstration when companies consider replacing humans in the workplace.
As the company warns, these are extremely dangerous industrial robots with powerful motors and numerous pinch/crush and impact points that can easily hurt humans if operated without use and safety training.
Seoul, South Korea-based Hyundai, a large multinational conglomerate, has purchased an 80% controlling stake in the robot company with the intention to increase automation of its own production tasks as well as market the technology to others industries seeking to automate their operations.
One should consider why this strategic capability was not purchased by an American company as its products have dual-use military/commercial applications.
It is important to watch the purchase and lease prices of automation equipment in order to estimate the point where it is cost-effective to replace humans to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and eliminate union interference.
Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?