GabyAs AI systems become increasingly sophisticated, it’s natural to worry that they will soon replace humans in the workplace.
The most advanced humanoid robot in the world, Ameca, created by the British company Engineered Arts, is unlikely to have dispelled these concerns.
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, journalists from the Daily Mail spoke with Ameca, who appeared at the event dressed in women’s clothing. They asked, among other things, “Will artificial intelligence take our jobs?”
The humanoid robot said, “I don’t know how well you are doing your job.” It added, “I believe it depends on how well you do it.”
Journalists also asked, “Will robots take over the world?” and heard the response: “That’s an interesting question, but I’m not interested in answering it.”
At the event, the humanoid robot appeared in a black dress adorned with a pendant necklace, a red cardigan, and white sneakers. Ameca was equipped with microphones, binocular cameras mounted on its eyes, a camera on its chest, and facial-recognition software.
The company Engineered Arts, based in Cornwall, describes its creation as the “most advanced humanoid robot in the world,” designed for human–AI interaction. Ameca cannot walk, but it mimics human emotions, listens to people’s questions, and provides simple answers. The humanoid robot is a frequent guest at public events, where it is rented by organizers or participants.
Currently, the company’s specialists are working on a more advanced version of the robot that will be even more human-like.
Who should be afraid of the invasion of robots in the workplace?
According to recent studies, jobs that may soon be taken over by robots include those that require many years of training and a vast amount of knowledge. This specifically refers to professions such as cardiologists, sound engineers, nuclear medicine specialists, orthodontists, and radiologists. It was previously believed that these professions were safe from automation. However, researchers now claim that professionals in these fields perform tasks that artificial intelligence will soon handle more efficiently.
On the other hand, professions that require not only specific qualifications but also physical labor, such as a crane operator or a dredger operator, are currently considered less vulnerable to the expansion of robots, at least for now.
