Robot co-workers could soon be a common sight, as Intel report claims workplace robotics are approaching a…
- Intel report claims 60% of business leaders expect to operate robot fleets within the next five years
- Conversely, only 40% have a human-robot workforce strategy
- The Robotics Readiness Gap report assesses the state of robotic adoption around the world
Intel’s 'Robotics Readiness Gap' report has revealed that many large businesses are planning to implement a human-robot workforce within the next five years, with a majority expecting a doubling of operational output with a full-scale deployment.
The survey of 800 senior leaders in organizations with over $500 million annual turnover also found while adoption plans are accelerating, the rollout of a human-robot workforce has some key challenges, not least infrastructure, skills, strategy, and safety.
Despite the positive outlook for robotics, the scenario has a heavy dose of reality. Only 40% of businesses surveyed have a suitable strategy in place, despite a belief that robots could prove more cost-effective than humans...
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