Today, robots are used in a wide set of applications and across many industries by businesses of all sizes – in warehouses and distribution centers, in hospitals and in schools, and in construction, mining, agriculture, transportation, defence and aerospace. Falling robot prices combined with ever-increasing robot performance have been the impetus behind the continued increase in investment in robotics technology. This policy brief explores the role, demand and impact of robots in the modern workforce.
Published By: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, tkremmidas@chamber.ca
Publication Date: October, 2013
