Coronavirus: Will robots take over human work?

Experts say robots may take over human work in the future.

When there is an epidemic around the world, if people forget about another threat to human life, it can be seen with a forgiving look. And that is the rise of robots.

For better or worse, analysts say robots will take over many human jobs. And coronavirus infection has accelerated this process.

"People usually say they want human touch for their interactions. But Covid-19 has changed that perception," said Martin Ford. He is a futurist who has written about how robots will be integrated into the economy in the coming decades.

"Covid-19 is going to change the way consumers choose it and it will create new opportunities for automation."

Small or large - a variety of organizations are increasing the use of robots to increase social distance, as well as reducing the number of workers who have to come to work. Robots are also being used to do things that workers cannot do at home.

Walmart, America's largest retailer, is using robots to clean floors.

South Korea is using robots to measure temperature and provide hand sanitizers.

Health experts warn that social distance may have to be maintained until 2021. In such a situation, the demand for robot workers is expected to increase.