The transition to remote work for millions of Americans has caused workers to rely on technology more than ever. With this shift, the development of a number of new technologies — from artificial intelligence to augmented reality — is accelerating at a rapid pace. Companies are making strides in emerging technologies that leverage robots, smart glasses and drones to perform historically “physical” jobs remotely, expanding the possibilities of remote work to roles that previously “seemed out of reach,” per the Wall Street Journal.
