While most discussions about the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing focus on technology in development, AI is not entirely a technology of the future for industry. Real world applications exist and products are available today for industrial use. A key example of AI being put to use in core applications can be found in the evolution of bin picking to order fulfillment picking. In a recent blog post, Sarah Mellish of Yaskawa noted that "traditional bin picking methods have given way to order fulfillment picking approaches, moving the complexity of the process from the hardware to the software. This is important because of the physical modifications required to meet supply chain variability today."

While most discussions about the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing focus on technology in development, AI is not entirely a technology of the future for industry. Real world applications exist and products are available today for industrial use. A key example of AI being put to use in core applications can be found in the evolution of bin picking to order fulfillment picking. In a recent blog post, Sarah Mellish of Yaskawa noted that "traditional bin picking methods have given way to order fulfillment picking approaches, moving the complexity of the process from the hardware to the software. This is important because of the physical modifications required to meet supply chain variability today."

By now you probably know that artificial intelligence has the potential to change every single one of our jobs and industries. In some cases, AI will be used to completely eliminate certain jobs. In others, it will only change how they're done or how in-demand they are. And in other cases, it will pave the way for new jobs to be created -- including those that none of us can yet imagine. The goal of this post is to help you understand what artificial intelligence is, and the jobs & aspects of work most likely to be automated by AI, so you know how to position yourself for success in the near future.