- QNX reports claim that the robotics market will triple by 2030.
- The most common applications are automation and production.
- Many report safety issues despite safety improvements.
According to a new research from QNX, over three quarters (77%) global tech leaders believe in robotics as a means of performing essential workplace functions. The report predicts that one-fifth (or a fifth of the workforce) could be automated by robotics in the next decade. 71% of organizations are already using robotics or plan to adopt it soon.
The global robotics market will grow to $163.9 Billion by the end this decade. This is up from $51 Billion in 2024.
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According to the report, managers cite safety and risk mitigation, reliability and performance and automation as key drivers for trust in robotics. Automation is the most common use-case (50%), followed by production (46%), assistance (36%) and high-risk tasks (28%) QNX revealed that executives have varying levels comfort with robots.
While managers are willing to introduce automation in assembly (77%), logistics/delivery (70%), and material handling (73%) areas, they are less comfortable with robotics when it comes to medical procedures (51%), customers service (55%) or maintenance (63%).
In addition, one third (32%) of managers say that their workplaces aren’t prepared for robotics. 29% have already experienced a robotics related safety incident. Three out of five (58%) expressed concerns about security.
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“Trust is fragile and can easily be broken if robotics are built and deployed without the necessary foundational software to make them performant, safe, secure and reliable,” .
Despite the hesitation, there is a clear appetite for more robotics adoption. 90% cite advancements in technology, and 86% cite improved safety as driving factors.
With artificial intelligence already teaching us valuable lessons about integrating new technologies with people, 92% of respondents believe that employees should be involved in discussions around robotics integration.
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