Fujitsu discusses the evolution of AI workers in manufacturing, highlighting their transition from simple automation tools to autonomous entities capable of independently executing tasks across the value chain, including design, production, and quality control. The article emphasizes the growing integration of both digital AI workers in white-collar roles and physical AI workers, such as humanoid robots on the shop floor, and stresses the need to redesign workflows and human–AI collaboration to maximize the potential of these AI workers.
From Digital to Physical: AI as a Working Entity
