Introduction
Nowadays rapidly developing world presents the state-of-the-art technology that is integrated into many spheres of life, thus facilitating human labor. It is especially important to emphasize the role of modern trends with regard to forced labor and child labor as well as slavery. The ethical manufacturing aiming at the elimination of human discrimination at workplace seems to be an essential step in establishing ethics across societies (Grant 86).
Tech Trends
Among the most outstanding tech trends, one may note Sewbo – the first automated sewing robot producing T-shirts and other similar garments. In general, the sewing process consists of the following sequence of actions: Sewbo cuts the fabric, after which it is treated with a polymer (Sewbo). Next, the manipulator takes each piece with a vacuum grip and places it in the sewing machine, which sews them in turn. At the end, the robot removes the finished product and places it in water. Such a process seems to be faster than the one performed by employees and even does not require the presence of the latter. In this connection, Sewbo robots are likely to replace forced labor and child labor by providing more opportunities for employers working with the mentioned technology.
Another significant trend refers to agriculture, some part of which is associated with forced labor. More to the point, according to the recent tech review, “the world may need another agricultural revolution to sustain itself” (Will). The modern farmers are faced with one of the most serious world problems: how to feed the growing population of the planet in terms of the changing climate and the reduction of arable lands.
At this point, the robots can become salvation of farmers as agricultural drones are high-tech systems capable of performing what a farmer cannot do: scan each corner of the field to assess the soil, monitor crop health, spray fertilizers, collect all necessary data, and analyze them for the further decisions and their timely implementations. In addition, drones allow creating a cartographic basis with exact coordinates of all objects, which will promote the further visual analysis of objects with a high-quality resolution.
The device makes specific photos of crops, using special radiation, and then transfers the information to a computer. The corresponding program analyzes it and tells an agronomist what to do with a particular field (Will). This operation can be done by an agronomist who will spend a day on it, while a drone will do this procedure in an hour. In other words, drones will be able to automate every step in farming, reducing the number of human errors and allowing farmers to respond faster to emerging threats, such as the onset of drought or pest infestation, thus maximizing profits and accelerating return on investment.
Conclusion
The identified tech trends are significant in addressing the challenges of child labor and forced labor as they are likely to bring more benefits rather than the above labor types. The drones are able to transform agriculture, and considering the optimistic assessments of the potential of this market, one can suggest that investors will line up for companies that create farmer drones. At the same time, robots in other spheres, including sewing, public services, work on factories, etc. are likely to reduce and eventually eliminate child labor and forced labor due to their cost-effectiveness, productivity, and ethics compared to the latter.
Works Cited
Grant, Robert M. Contemporary Strategy Analysis. 9th ed., Wiley, 2014.
Sewbo. Sewbo, Inc. 2017. Web.
Will, Nicol. “Automated Agriculture: Can Robots, Drones, and Ai Save us From Starvation?”. Digital Trends. 2017. Web.