Decision Points How will the advent of open-world robotics Are you tracking the launch of 5G networks impact your industry? in relevant markets—or exploring new markets based on 5G availability? Conduct a discovery initiative to identify the latest advancements in robotics underway in your industry. Increased access to 5G networks will help spur widespread adoption of connected assets, including robotics. Increased mobile network speeds Assign a cross-functional group to study these insights and lower latency are major factors that will enable autonomous devices and forecast where the company stands to grow, or be in new environments. Look for opportunities to capitalize on nearby launch threatened, based on the trends. markets and explore the industrial applications that 5G networks present. Develop a strategy to build, buy or partner in order How will your business build trust for robots among to develop the necessary robotics capabilities. the variety of stakeholders who will encounter them? Is your business ready to engage a wider Take steps to help people who are interacting with these devices to understand set of partners? machine behavior. Your company will be responsible for handling interactions with a much larger array of individuals, and many of these people will not be your To ensure the success of robotics innovations, companies customers, so these encounters may be their first interaction with your company. need to be prepared to interact with a larger set of stakeholders. Consider the user experience and human-machine interaction expertise your Engage government regulators to create policies for autonomous company will need to navigate these uncertain waters. devices in new environments and identify vendors for collaboration to shape strategic agendas. To minimize potential disruptions your robots may cause in uncontrolled environments, take steps to design devices in a way that clearly conveys intent. Work with industry partners to standardize these systems whenever possible.