The 2020 Olympics showcased several cutting-edge technologies, including sports field support robots, a humanoid basketball player, autonomous electric shuttles, VR Olympic training, and AI facial recognition.

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The 10 trends assessed are: Next-level process automation and virtualization; The future of connectivity; Distributed infrastructure; Next-generation computing; Applied AI; The future of programming; Trust architecture; The Bio Revolution; Next-generation materials; and Future of clean technologies.

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Robots at CES 2021 include: Humanoid robot, Walker, which hosts UBTECH’s virtual booth; Disinfecting robots for schools, hospitals, offices, gyms, and subway cars, which can autonomously navigate multiple floor plans; Robot pets; Robots to work about the house; and Robot careworkers.

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COVID-19 has radically altered the workplace. Here are the five biggest trends to expect for the future of work: Remote work will be a permanent option; Equality in the workforce has become non-negotiable; Remote work could lead to major salary adjustments; Corporate culture must embrace employee needs; Low-skilled service jobs are at high risk.

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Roboticists at Texas A&M University and the Center for Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue recently surveyed over 120 reports from around the world about how robots were being used during the covid-19 pandemic. They discovered them taking stock in grocery stores, spraying disinfectants, walking dogs, showing properties for real estate agents, and, most importantly, in hospitals, helping with things like disinfection, patient intake, and delivery of supplies.

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