*** FREE TO USE *** UNKNOWN – UNDATED: An image depicts a robot standing between two cars. A scientist has predicted that estate agents and traffic wardens could be replaced by robots in the next 50-years. Leading British scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock predicts that care for the elderly and even children are among the jobs soon to be replaced by artificially intelligent beings. Research revealed human workers across a plethora of service sectors and caring professions could be replaced by robots within our lifetimes. Dr Aderin-Pocock worked with an artist to reveal her vision of how robots might be used by humans in the future. These images of the future of AI were commissioned to celebrate the launch of new TV series Extant, which starts on Tuesday 20 January at 9pm on Syfy. PHOTOGRAPH BY Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W http://www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W http://www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W http://www.barcroftindia.com
