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According to a recent report from the World Economic Forum, 85 million jobs could be lost and displaced by new technologies in the next five years. It’s no surprise that workers, particularly in manufacturing, worry how these developments will affect their jobs. Here, Nigel Smith, President and CEO of TM Robotics, explains why humans workers shouldn’t fear industrial robots, but rather see them as a bringer of new opportunities.
The robot revolution has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with manufacturers opting for automation, rather than crowded factory floors. As technology continues to evolve, and many industries try to keep up with the latest developments, a common fear looms over many workers will robots take our jobs?