I’m sure you’ve read about how AI (Artificial Intelligence) will soon be taking over many industries. And this could mean robots replacing humans. For sure, disruptive technologies such as AI will surely change work and employment. This article though, states that at least in the UK, high-end skills in engineering and software technology is enormous and will continue to grow. So great, there are skills that are safe from automation. This also means that we must constantly learn and sharpen our skills to keep up and not get left behind in the workforce.
One way to cope, as mentioned in the article, is through technology. The author suggests learning new skills via virtual and augmented realities. A mixed reality environment provides an “innovative educational tool through immersing learners in a simulated working ¬environment, enabling the learner to acquire new knowledge and skills. This level of immersion and ¬interactivity provided by VR/AR provides an engaging and effective means for learning, that cannot be ignored in any attempt to establish a future workforce for high end technology disciplines.”
So, if there’s anything new you could learn via VR/AR, what would it be? Are you ready for the age of automation?
Source:
https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/professor-ian-allison-virtual-reality-is-just-the-job-for-learning-future-workforce-skills-1-4766043