Technological innovation is changing the way people live and work. One of the most recent trends is the automation of household activities. According to a study published in the journal Plos One, about 40% of these activities can be automated in 10 years.
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The idea of automating household chores came about as a response to the heavy burden of unpaid work, especially on women. Most of these activities, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and taking care of children and the elderly, are carried out by women, who often do not have the time or energy to seek other ways of work.
This trend has the potential to bring many benefits to people, especially those who have a heavy load of unpaid work. Automating these tasks can free up time to focus on other activities such as hobbies, education and paid work. Furthermore, automation can improve the efficiency and quality of the services provided, which can be beneficial for the companies that provide these services.
According to researchers from the UK and Japan, 17 household activities could be automated in 10 years. However, the degree of automation can vary. For example, caregiving tasks such as caring for children and the elderly can be automated in only 28%, while household chores such as cleaning and laundry can be automated up to 44%.
The automation of household activities can bring many benefits, not only to the people who carry out these activities, but also to the companies that provide these services. However, it is important to ensure that automation does not lead to the social or economic exclusion of vulnerable groups such as women.
It is therefore necessary for business, government and society to work together to ensure that technological innovation is used responsibly and equitably.