Automatica Trend Index: Robots Welcome in U.S. Manufacturing Operations

U.S. workers welcome robot technology in the workplace, according to a survey of 1000 U.S. factory employees and detailed in the automatica Trend Index 2025. Roughly 70% of respondents believe that robots help manufacturers deal with the lack of factory workers and help ensure competitiveness, and two-thirds believe the use of robots will help reshore industrial production.

The index was released concurrent with the automatica robotics and automation trade fair, held June 24-27 in Munich, Germany. Also reported in the index as related to the U.S.-employee survey: U.S. workers welcome robots to take over dirty, dull and dangerous tasks. A strong majority of 75% believe that robots reduce the risk of injury to humans by performing tasks such as heavy lifting; 73% see robots as an important solution for handling hazardous materials; and 65% say robots will assist workers, allowing older people to stay in work longer. 

Technologies: Pressroom Automation

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