During the survey, consumers rated about 112 connected intelligent machine concepts. The concepts ranged from human-centered to rational perspectives. The result overviewed ten roles consumers expect connected intelligent machines to influence by 2030. About 76% of the consumers see body bots or intelligent posture-supporting machine as a significant trend in 2030. On privacy issues, 75% of the respondents believe that privacy guardians will play a key role in duping surveillance cameras and block electronic spying. Elsewhere, 78% see electronic watchdog services to be on the lookout for intruders. Another 82% of consumers see sustainability bots taking center stage in the future. These devices will share data and warn about local rain torrents or heat blasts. About 75% see smart speakers alongside noise-canceling walls playing a pivotal role in the home and office spaces. Eight out of ten consumers see a revolution in the financial sector. They believe automated management systems explaining to consumers how their investments are handled. Another 83% of the surveyed consumers predict smart signal locators will guide users to optimal connectivity spots. Interestingly, 37% of consumers consider a trend from bots that can carry out burglaries or attack other people. Another 62% see machines taking over media in content curation.
The 10 hot consumer trends for 2030:
From the respondents, seven out of ten predict that social network AIs will understand consumers’ personality and build a community of friends with similar traits.
Opportunities for 5G technology
Dr. Michael Björn, Head of Research Agenda, Ericsson Consumer & IndustryLab, talks about the role of the 5G network in the intelligent connected machine trend. Björn points out that: Notably, Ericsson one of the pioneer 5G technology providers expects the technology to be widespread by 2030. Currently, worldwide 5G connections are expected to grow 20 times to 2.7 billion by 2025.
