Are bots set to replace apps for mobile commerce?
As the world has moved more towards using mobile platforms for eCommerce and accessing the web, many companies have been looking to shift away from apps towards more responsive technology delivered by bots.
But is this model the future? Mobile development company ROKO Labs has produced an infographic looking at the pros and cons of both approaches.
Among key findings are that while apps currently take the lion's share of funding, early-stage bot funding has increased by a massive 129 percent year-on-year. Also bot funding surpassed apps in August 2016, reaching a high of $20.49 million.
The increased use of bots is attracting the attention of investors too, with investment in bot-building platforms doubling year-on-year. You can see more including a breakdown of bot funding by type in the full infographic below.
