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In the United Kingdom, it's more like "no"bots than robots...

In 2005, industrial robots surged 30%. But in the United Kingdom, robotics use is meager.

Still, packaging is one sector that is growing its use of robotics, even in the United Kingdom. Robots can be easily integrated into modular packaging machinery and offer meticulous performance without fatigue while eliminating human safety issues including heavy lifting. Robots also free up staff for demanding cognitive roles. In the United States, the saying goes "automate or evaporate." Some analysts suggest the United Kingdom should take that saying to heart.

Source: processingtalk.com

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