As has often been mentioned in these pages, the age of robotics is upon us, and the pace of development has accelerated. In the mushroom world there is news from many different research ventures coming up with new robotic picking arms.
The trend toward replacing humans in all spheres is gathering pace - robots now equate with cleanliness and reliability in the face of the viral pandemic reality.
Businesses everywhere are looking at machine replacements for workers who have been furloughed - the economics of investing in machines for future proofing workplaces has dramatically changed.
Stalker can feel the robotic hand tapping on the shoulder - “your time is up human”, squawks the rasping, metallic voice...