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The Robot and Automation Almanac - 2018: The Futurist Institute

Edited by Jason Schenker, Chairman of The Futurist InstituteWelcome to the Future.What if you could go back in time and read a book that predicted how automation, robotics, AI, and future tech would begin transforming industries and daily life? This is that book—for the year 2018.The Robot and Automation Almanac – 2018captures a unique moment in the evolution of technology, offering rare insight into the pivotal year when the age of automation began to emerge from science fiction into everyday reality.In this visionary collection, top experts, CEOs, engineers, and futurists explore the robots you see—and those you don’t. From warehouse bots and driverless trucks to AI chatbots, 3D-printed buildings, and robotic pharmacists, this almanac reveals how automation is transforming construction, energy, finance, transportation, healthcare, and beyond.🌐 What's Inside:Robots in hospitality, hospitals, and high-risesAI-powered chatbots, fintech, and robo-advisorsSupply chain revolution and autonomous deliveryThe rise of China in global roboticsHow automation is reshaping trust, labor, and economic policyThe investment boom fueling the automation ageWith contributions from nearly two dozen thought leaders—representing industry giants, innovative startups, and forward-thinking institutions—this almanac offers a detailed and thought-provoking glimpse into the accelerating future.Whether you're a business leader, investor, policymaker, technologist, or lifelong learner,The Robot and Automation Almanac – 2018is your guide to understanding the tectonic shift from the information age to the automation age.Grab your copy and discover the trends that are shaping our robotic tomorrow—today.The robot and automation thought leaders that contributed to this book include Will Allen, Fred van Beuningen, Louis Borders, Jeff Burnstein, Jeremie Capron, Lorenzo Carver, Henrik Christensen, Steve Cousins, Craig Fuller, John Gibson, Rob Handfield, Holly McNamara, Jayesh Mehta, Laura McConney, Lou Micheletto, Stanislaw Radominski, David Schwebel

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