Plan ahead for your future, and you’ll be OK……..
Riverina entrepreneur Simone Eyles and her partner launched her coffee-ordering app 365cups in Wagga some 5 years ago, to take the queue out of getting a coffee. While the Riverina region has long been known for the export of high quality agricultural products, this was an early example of a range of global trends enabling a business based in Wagga Wagga to sell its services internationally while continuing to enjoy a great regional lifestyle.
My Riverina Futurist Prediction #12 is that……. by 2019, a robot barista will be serving coffee in Wagga using the 365cups app.
The first robot barista began serving coffee at CafeX in San Francisco earlier this year by combining machine learning and robotics, and can serve up to 200 cups per hour. This now offers consistent quality along with no queueing.
So…..human baristas or robots? It will depend on each situation, and the choices made by the people involved.
The Future always offers choices.
As a Strategic Futurist, I study, understand and visualise the future based on over 1000 global trends and changes. I can then apply that knowledge, with you, to your current specific situation to provide a Risk Assessment, an Opportunity Scan, or Strategic Insights and Alternative Futures for you, your organisation, your business, or your community.
I also understand the Future of Work, what jobs will not exist in the future, and what new jobs will arise.
If you would like a free, no obligation 15 minute presentation on my services to see how I can assist you, contact me.
Malcolm Gregory of Condor 9 Pty Ltd has integrated business, science, strategic foresight and the future for 30 years to help businesses, individuals, industries, organisations, communities and regions shape and prepare for the future.
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