Right now, there are robots stocking convenience store shelves in Japan. We haven’t embraced that tech here in America yet, but it’s hard to imagine 7-11 or Walmart won’t at least experiment with it soon. Walmart gave up on its shelf-scanning robots in 2020, but machine vision and AI have improved a lot in the last five years, and it’s only a matter of time before it’s a machine refilling that row of family-sized Fruity Pebbles and not a kid earning some extra cash during senior year of high school.
Truth is, there just aren’t many jobs for teens out there anymore, and most of them have chosen to simply remove themselves from the job market …
This post raises some interesting points about the growing role of technology in our everyday lives. It’s fascinating to see how robots are starting to take on jobs traditionally held by humans. It’ll be intriguing to watch how this trend evolves and impacts various industries.
Absolutely, it’s fascinating to see how quickly technology is evolving. The shift towards robots in roles like stocking shelves and cooking could also change the job landscape, prompting discussions about workforce adaptation and training. It’ll be interesting to see how society balances these advancements with the need for human employment.