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Jim Pinto

Jim Pinto is an industry analyst and commentator, writer, technology entrepreneur, investor and futurist. You can email him at: [email protected]. Or look at his poems, prognostications and predictions on his website: http://www.JimPinto.com. Read extracts from his new book, “Automation Unplugged” at: http://www.jimpinto.com/writings/unplugged.html

 

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  • Intelligent Robots Will Be Everywhere
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    Intelligent Robots Will Be Everywhere

    The world of HAL and Data, of sentient machines, is fast approaching. Indeed, in some ways it has already arrived as humanlike machines increasingly take on the work of humans. As processing power increases exponentially, and as MEMS technology brings smaller and smarter sensors and actuators, robots are the breeding ground for future-generation products with new, varied and exciting applications.
    By: Jim Pinto
    25 February, 2020 | 5 minutes
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