Robots displace people
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The reason for this robotization was the high growth in demand for goods and products, as well as difficulties in hiring professional specialists.
In nine months of 2021, American companies purchased 29 thousand robots, which became a record figure in the history of the United States. The specified number exceeded the peak value of 2017 and in almost half of the indicator of 2020 (for the first nine months), writes CNN with reference to the report of the Association for the Development of Automation.
The reason for this robotization was the high growth in demand for goods and products, as well as difficulties in hiring professional specialists. Many companies, amid the consequences of the pandemic, were unable to attract or return employees and relied on robots.
Most of the robots were bought by automotive and metallurgical companies, as well as food manufacturers. In general, the excitement in buying robots is observed in almost all sectors of the economy.
North American companies have spent $ 1.48 billion on robotics this year.
Recall that in Britain he was crushed to death robotic arm its maintenance engineer.
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