80%: Education professionals say robots, automation will shape the future of employment during the next 10 years
Only 1 in 4 education establishments use robots in teaching programs
74% of European, 70% of U.S. businesses plan to re-shore or near-shore operations to build supply chain resilience in response to labor shortages, the need for a more sustainable global footprint, global uncertainty
75% of European, 62% of U.S. businesses plan to invest in robotics & automation in the next 3 years to facilitate the shift in operations
Benefits of using robots in education
65%: Equipping young people with technology skills
62%: Breaking down gender barriers
56%: Addressing skills & future labor shortages
52%: Encouraging new ideas
46%: Help develop collaborative skills
Key skills taught with robots
- Programming
- Collaboration
- New production techniques
- Research & problem solving
Learn more about how ABB’s helping prepare the workforce of tomorrow:
https://global.abb/group/en
Source: ABB
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