More than 3 million robots will be in use in factories by 2020

25 June 2018

Nearly 70% of employees believe that robotics and automation offer the opportunity to qualify for higher skilled work. This is the result of a worldwide survey of 7,000 employees in 7 countries. The technological change calls for targeted training and further education for employees. More than 3 million industrial robots will be in use in factories around the world by 2020. This means that the operational stock will more than double within 7 years (2014-2020). “Companies and governments must collaborate to ensure workers have the skills that the technological change requires”, comments Junji Tsuda, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) (Press Release IFR, 30 May 2018).
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