In Chloe Chow’s blog, she discusses an article about the invention of robots by Panasonic inJapan for those who cannot wash their hair conveniently. The article emphasizes the increasing dependence the world has on advanced technology. Chloe states that the advantages of this product can be convenient for seniors and handicapped, as well as hair salons that can save time and expenses to hire employees who would normally be delivering the service.
The idea of robots replacing human labor is an interesting but also dangerous thought, because not only will it cost a lot to the firm, consumer’ reaction also remains uncertain to this product. Moreover, if the idea of using robots becomes a trend in the future, unemployment rate will eventually increase as firms in other industries develop a similar method of using robots instead of humans to produce goods and services more efficiently and effectively.
Although the concept of developing robots for hair washing is seemingly modern and innovative, it is worth considering the cause to the firms and the effect it will have on the consumers and society as a whole.
