Socially Constrained Management Of Power Resources For Social Mobile Robots

Autonomous robots acting as companions or assistants in real social environments should be able to sustain and operate over an extended period of time. Generally, autonomous mobile robots draw power from batteries to operate various sensors, actuators and perform tasks. Batteries have a limited power life and take a long time to recharge via a power source, which may impede human-robot interaction and task performance. Thus, it is important for social robots to manage their energy, this paper discusses an approach to manage power resources on mobile robot with regard to social aspects for creating life-like autonomous social robots

What are the Benefits and Challenges of Hiring Disabled Individuals?

[Excerpt] Having a diverse workforce is essential for a successful global economy. A recent survey of national and multinational companies report that executives often identify disability as an area that needs improvement in their diversity and inclusion efforts. There are currently over 18 million working-age people with disabilities in the United States (US), representing a large pool of talent. Unfortunately, the employment rate is only 33% for working-age people with disabilities compared to 76% for those without disabilities. Most people with disabilities would like to work but often remain unemployed or underemployed and they represent one of the largest sources of untapped talent in the labor force. About two-thirds of unemployed persons with a disability are willing to work but cannot find employment. Thus, efforts to improve the inclusion of people with disabilities are needed

What Does a Successful Leader Look Like in the Future of Work?

[Excerpt] By 2021, four generations will be in the workplace. Each of these generations has unique attitudes, behaviors and approaches that will need to be recognized and managed. In order to be a successful organization and win during the war for talent, companies will need to identify the different needs across generations, and implement competitive strategies to attract and retain both current and future talent. It is a common belief amongst experts and scholars that the most important difference between a successful and unsuccessful organization is that of effective leadership. With the future of work changing, it is critical for companies to identify what successful leaders will need to look like