‘Ask people if they want to be cared for by a robot, and most say no': People are warming up to robots at work - but they don't want them in hospitals or schools
- Report finds public support for workplace robots is growing – especially for physical or dangerous tasks
- Willingness to accept a robot inside the home grows with real-life exposure
- Familiarity and clear governance are essential to overcoming public fear
Technological capabilities may no longer been the limiting factor when it comes to how and where robots can be deployed, with new Hexagon research revealing public support isn’t always there.
The company found much of the public is becoming more accepting of robots in the workplace, but only where they’re used for practical, physical or dangerous jobs.
However roles which require empathy, judgement or human interaction are still where support remains low.
Robots are most accepted in practical labor use cases
For example, more than half (56%) of the 1,000+ UK adults surveyed said they’d accept robots in lifting and transporting heavy items. Carrying and delivering any items (38%) and monitoring hazards...
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