Intelligent automation: are you ready for your robot co-worker?

From self-driving cars, to data driven programmes that solve complex problems in the worlds of business, healthcare and leisure, intelligent automation is already beginning to dramatically alter the workplace. Robots are becoming more common across different sectors, and their use is expanding from factories to more human-driven industries such as services. Within the next few months, diners at a leading restaurant in Singapore will experience something novel in its service - dishes will no longer be delivered by human waiters, but instead be flown to their tables. This is more than a gimmick. Once in service, restaurant employees will no longer have to rush dishes between the kitchen and the dining area – a process that is expected to boost staff productivity by 25%.