Fashion jobs: Brands want you to be a human-robot interaction pro
In recent years, robots have become increasingly common in various business and living areas by assisting workers and simplifying daily tasks. Not surprisingly, having these robotic companions raises questions that directly involve product design as a discipline, both in terms of projects and culture. And that is precisely why the market is now looking for professionals who can critically analyse and enhance human-robot interaction. Companies are fighting to provide the best job offer to attract product and robot designers and user-experience experts for technology-based products. But what do these new jobs require? Let’s find out together.
Robots have become increasingly common in various business and living areas by assisting workers and simplifying daily tasks
Semiotics, psychology, and anthropology: how are these disciplines connected with robots? To all appearances, we would say they are not, but it turns out that they are strictly related. Designing a robot requires a mix of skills. On the one hand, it requires purely technical know-how, while on the other, it requires an understanding of the relationship between human beings and machines.
Designing a robot requires a mix of skills, technical know-how and the understanding of human-robot interaction
This is precisely the background of a robot designer, the professional who designs, builds, and tests robots. It is a demanding job, ranging from defining the robot’s aesthetics to prototype development and fine-tuning. Currently, robot designers are in high demand in the labour market, especially in fashion and design companies, actively seeking skilled professionals to help them navigate the challenge of Artificial Intelligence. In addition to technical skills, a robot designer must possess specific soft skills, such as a flair for problem-solving, teamwork, and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
The interaction between human beings and robot is becoming more and more popular. That is why the market is seeking new professional figures
Another job profile companies seek is the user-experience expert for technology-based products, specialising in robotics. This professional is responsible for designing the user’s experience while interacting with the machine, aiming to optimise the entire customer experience. To achieve this goal, they must improve their soft skills with research methods (such as direct interviews, big data analysis, and usability testing) or building the customer journey. It is essential for them to have a keen eye for analysis and to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experts aim to optimise the entire customer experience while interacting with the machine
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Anna Zinola
Business consultant, University professor, Journalist