You’ll find robots working alongside humans in one in three Australian industrial facilities. Australia is also adopting robotics technology across a range of industries, particularly those where it removes dangerous or dirty manual handling. Robotics use in Australia needs to increase, but what can we do to facilitate further industry uptake?
The data interactive below explores the wide application of robotics in Australian industry. How do enabling technologies support robotics use? Which industry subsectors lead the pack? How is robotics connected to "Industry 4.0" practices? What digital skills are needed for robotics?
Dr Jeffrey Wilson is Ai Group's Director of Research and Economics. He leads our economics team, and provides strategic direction in developing the research program to support our advocacy, service delivery and policy activities. He specialises in international economic policy, with a focus on how trade and investment shape the Australian business environment.
