The Human Touch

Can a robot have feelings? Some robots are programmed to show emotion, from online artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot

assistants to Sophia the social humanoid robot who can give emotional responses in a conversation. These robots might be

able to simulate emotions, but will they ever be able to experience senses such as touch?

More industries are beginning to invest in automation to improve productivity across the supply chain. Robots are often

introduced to an assembly line to complete jobs that require the accuracy, repeatability and speed that cannot be completed

to the same standard by a human. These large, industrial robots can also complete the dull, dirty and dangerous jobs so that

human workers can concentrate on other tasks.

Manufacturers can invest in robots to perform these more difficult tasks at a faster rate. However, there are still tasks on the

assembly line that require the dexterity and touch of a human, particularly in the warehouse. Collaborative robots have become

very popular in the last ten years as they can be placed anywhere in the facility to assist humans in their work without putting

them in harm’s way. While this area of robotics is more precise and softer than an industrial robot it is still not the best way to

handle fragile goods.

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