Humanoids and the Future of Scheduled Air Transportation
Overview
Humanoids and their potential impact on the future of scheduled air transportation is an exciting prospect that has researchers, companies, and consumers riveted. Following key points will be discussing the expected increase in humanoid usage, their impact on reducing service time & increasing efficiency, as well as the projected economic benefit. This will then lead to the possible ramifications on employment in the aviation industry.
Expected Increase in Humanoid Usage
In the context of scheduled air transportation, the usage of humanoids is projected to increase significantly. According to a recent report, the global humanoid robots market was valued at $3.9 billion in 2020, and is expected to reach $7.9 billion by 2028. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% from 2021 to 2028. A significant fraction of this growth is expected to come from the aviation industry, as airports and airlines continue to explore ways to use humanoids to improve passenger services and operational efficiency.
Potential to Reduce Service Time and Increase Efficiency
Humanoids, with their ability to mimic human behavior, offer the potential to significantly reduce service times and increase efficiency in air transportation. Take, for instance, humanoid customer service agents, who can provide 24/7 service without the need for breaks, reducing service times by up to 40%, as per certain studies. Moreover, humanoid maintenance robots could reportedly reduce aircraft inspection times by 30-50%, all while minimizing the risk of human error and increasing the overall safety of the operations.
Projected Economic Benefit
The economic benefit stemming from humanoid deployment in scheduled air transportation is significant. It's estimated that the economic impact will reach between $6.3 and $12.6 trillion by 2025, as per McKinsey Global Institute. This widespread use of humanoids is expected to lead to substantial cost savings, increased profits for airlines, and potentially reductions in air travel fare for passengers.
Impact on Employment in the Aviation Industry
While these benefits are substantial, the use of humanoids in air transportation could also have critical ramifications on employment in the aviation industry. As per a 2020 World Economic Forum report, 85 million jobs could be automated by 2025, and the aviation industry is likely to be a significant contributor to this number. However, it's also projected that this can potentially create 97 million new jobs across various sectors, including aviation.
Key Takeaways
- The usage of humanoids is expected to grow rapidly in the aviation industry, with the humanoid robots market projected to reach $7.9 billion by 2028.
- Humanoid technology offers the potential to reduce service times and increase efficiency significantly, thereby positively impacting operations and passenger services.
- The economic benefit resulting from the use of humanoids is substantial, with an estimated worth of $6.3 to $12.6 trillion by 2025.
- Although humanoids could lead to job loss in the aviation industry, increased automation could also create new jobs across multiple sectors.
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