Robots Are Coming

Ruzena Bajcsy examines the social and economic consequences of the third revolution, which combines information and communication technologies with robotics. According to the author, an economical model is needed that supports the growth of the middle class so there is a balance between the production (by people and/or robots) and consumption. In addition to the financial distribution, the author suggests that the education should be broad, preparing the future generation for the global world that includes not only robots and technology but different cultures, languages, and history. The recent developments in the use of the Internet to broaden access to education will have to be accompanied by a cultural revolution that begins in the family where learning is promoted as the highest goal.