22 Advanced Robots Taking Over Human Jobs Right Now

The future is now: robots taking over human jobs is no longer science fiction. It’s been happening for years, but new breakthroughs in technology mean that even more jobs are going to the robots.

Robot Security Guards

IMAGE BY: This Solution

Why pay puny human security guards to patrol buildings at night when automated drones can do the same thing without needing coffee?

Plus, these drones are equipped with high quality camera recording equipment, so you can get a good look at anyone who might be trying to break into your building.

Robot Doctors

IMAGE BY: South China Morning Post

[dx_custom_adunit desktop_id=”RTK_K67O” mobile_id=”RTK_5yk0″]

This adorable robot, Xiao Yi (literally “Small Doctor”) was the first artificial intelligence to pass the Chinese doctor’s exam.

Similar AI programs can be used to predict a patient’s chances of developing cancer based on their health records and X-rays.

Robot Hotel Concierge

IMAGE BY: Japan Times

Many hotels use robot staff, but by far the coolest example exists in Japan, where a robot dinosaur will happily help you check into your room.

Robot Travel Agents

IMAGE BY: Hello Hipmunk

Travel agents have begun using artificial intelligence programs to help book guests on vacations. These AIs have begun spotting patterns in customer needs that humans hadn’t noticed, such as a fondness for corner hotel rooms based on family size and ages.