Edited by Jason Schenker, Chairman of The Futurist Institute

Discover what’s next for robotics, automation, and AI—before it happens.

In the midst of a digital transformation, The Robot and Automation Almanac – 2020 captures a powerful snapshot of the technologies, industries, and trends that are shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This must-read volume assembles forecasts and insights from 25+ leading futurists, technologists, and industry experts on the future of work, supply chains, smart manufacturing, and AI-driven innovation.

With original essays from executives at Microsoft, Honeywell, Purdue, Soft Robotics, The Raymond Corporation, The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), and more, this almanac offers practical guidance and thought leadership across sectors—from retail to robotics, and agriculture to AI ethics.

• The Rise of Mobile Robots in warehouses, hospitals, and even farms

• Softbots and Intelligent Automation transforming back-office operations

• The Future of Manufacturing in an age of labor shortages and customization

• Quantum Computing and Edge Devices enabling smarter, faster automation

• AI Trends Across Industries, including healthcare, retail, finance, and energy

• Construction, Logistics, and E-Commerce Disruption

• The Circular Economy, sustainability, and 4IR convergence

Whether you're a business leader, technologist, investor, policymaker, educator, or student, this almanac will equip you with timely insights to navigate and thrive in an increasingly automated and AI-driven world.