The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) released a position paper analyzing how robot adoption affects employment, productivity, and competitiveness, emphasizing that robots typically automate tasks rather than entire jobs and can stimulate employment by boosting productivity and demand. The paper highlights robotics’ role in addressing labor shortages caused by demographic changes, improving working conditions, and strengthening company and national competitiveness, while underscoring the importance of skills development and national robotics strategies aligned with industrial policy and workforce preparation.
https://ifr.org/ifr-press-releases/news/new-ifr-position-paper-the-impact-of-robots