The future of work: How the pandemic s awakening will shape Canada s labour force
The global pandemic changed everything in 2020. Now it is going to change everything forever. This is part of The Future of series, in which BNN Bloomberg looks at what is next for our transformed economy and daily lives.
Canadaâs first robot barista kiosk emerged in Torontoâs upscale Yorkville neighbourhood in September. The Dark Horse Automat espresso bar offers specialty coffee on demand, delivered without any human contact to the caffeine-seeker.
This is one of countless innovative new ways of getting work done that were born out of the pandemic. The automat is an example of technology that can replace several shifts of work, perhaps even a barista position or two, though it requires servicing and regular maintenance. In fact, there are few facets of the way that we approach and perform our work that havenât been impacted by the pandemic.