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Technology has seen huge progress in the last half a century, with artifi cial intelligence and robotics being a central tenet of that development. Robots were once confi ned to tightly controlled environments, largely hidden from public view and carrying out repetitive tasks. However, as Michel Spruijt, VP of BrainCorp Europe notes in his article for this month’s Technology & FM feature, thanks to advancements in AI, autonomous cleaning robots now have operating systems which allow them to safely function alongside humans and be deployed in more dynamic, public environments that are constantly changing. The central idea, he argues, is that robots aren’t meant to replace the human workforce but instead act as co-workers - so called cobots. You can check out the full piece on page 36.
Elsewhere, for our Design & Interiors section this month Consensus Workspace asks why workplaces that refl ect a company’s sustainable ethos, that incorporate nature and help communicate wider green goals can help to deliver a happier and more productive workforce. Our Retail & Leisure Facilities spotlight sees Michelle Machesney, EV Solutions Director for TSG UK, explain how technology is helping to scale-up charging infrastructure installations to meet demand at key commercial locations.
The Facilities Event returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 7th-9th September. You can take a look at our preview of the exhibition on page 64.
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