Robots replacing humans in the workforce is no longer a futuristic theory reserved for sci-fi thrillers and chats amongst alleged cyber geeks. Startups across industries are increasingly using automation and artificial intelligence to take on roles such as developing software, mining insights, curating content and managing marketing efforts.
Automation is proven to be an effective method of removing human workers from seemingly menial or repetitive tasks, empowering employees to focus on aspects of the business that require more specialized skills. This approach has shown to boost efficiency by allowing startups to scale quicker, trim budgets and consolidate their employee count.
Today’s tech-driven workforce is a direct reflection of a tech-driven culture. The digital era has swiftly transitioned from websites and mobile apps into high-tech hardware, wearable technology and the ability to experience alternative realities. One example of this integrated shift is the adoption of drones. Drones are expected to have an economic impact that exceeds $13.6 billion, while expecting togross upward of $82 billion and create over 100,000 jobs by 2025.
Drones first surfaced as aerial combat machines acquired for military use. According to their 2017 Fiscal Year budget, the United States military will spend $4.61 billion on drones, aiming to purchase 31 unmanned aerial systems. Expanding beyond military use, drones quickly became free-range, high-definition cameras embraced by the new wave of photographers and filmmakers. Fast forward, drones are being used for everything from delivering burritos to flying into deadly storms. Now, a startup is using drones with a vision to revolutionize the construction industry.