When computers were first marketed to the public (and corporate) sector, they were of limited value. They could only accomplish a handful of things and they were prohibitively expensive. As time went on, the capabilities of computing equipment increased while the price decreased. At a certain point, computers crossed the feasibility threshold such that their price could be justified by their abilities. The increased demand fueled the innovation that led to modern computers.
Computers contribute value because they allow us to manage our information and automate repetitive knowledge-based tasks. It has changed the very fabric of our culture. Today it seems ridiculous to attempt to do much of anything without a microprocessor: laptop, computer, cell phone. I believe the next IT transition will be in robotics.
Once the exclusive arena of large corporate manufacturing plants, robotics have become much more available to smaller companies. The rise in demand has driven more research, and while it hasn't yet risen to the level of the personal computer, it seems to be following in those footsteps. Robotics today is drastically different from robotics 10 years ago; they are significantly more capable. It's just a matter of time before a handful of these machines cross the feasibility threshold and begin showing up in our daily lives.
When they do make their appearance, it will fall under IT. Robotics are just computers that can gather information and move around. It will redefine both the capabilities of IT and job an IT professional does.
When they do make their appearance, it will fall under IT. Robotics are just computers that can gather information and move around. It will redefine both the capabilities of IT and job an IT professional does.
Take a look at the links below for a few very cool examples of where robotics is headed:
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