I read a fascinating article today about what a humanoid robot would have to do in an office environment. It neatly shows (with video) how simple movements are actually extremely complex. It's going to be a long time before a robot could do what we do constantly, without even thinking about the micro-motor controls involved.
There's also an item on 'Sleeping on the job: the cultures of sleep and napping around the world'. Apparently, in Japan taking a nap at your desk or during a meeting is a sign of hard work. So now you know how to respond to your boss when you doze off during the next budget review. But seriously, the benefits of taking a nap during the day, especially for creativity, are proven in many studies.
These articles come from Insight, the magazine published by Mark Eltringham. I highly recommend subscribing to the curated content of Insight for topical items on People/Places/Tech in the workplace. Incidentally, mark will be coming to the Innovation Network's Spring Workshop 'Work 2030 - it may not be what you think'.
There's also an item on 'Sleeping on the job: the cultures of sleep and napping around the world'. Apparently, in Japan taking a nap at your desk or during a meeting is a sign of hard work. So now you know how to respond to your boss when you doze off during the next budget review. But seriously, the benefits of taking a nap during the day, especially for creativity, are proven in many studies.These articles come from Insight, the magazine published by Mark Eltringham. I highly recommend subscribing to the curated content of Insight for topical items on People/Places/Tech in the workplace. Incidentally, mark will be coming to the Innovation Network's Spring Workshop 'Work 2030 - it may not be what you think'.
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