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Humanoid Robots and Autonomous Factories How Two Megatrends will Redefine Industrial Manufacturing by 2030
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Humanoid robots enter the factory halls, fully autonomous factories organize themselves. What is currently futuristic could significantly shake up the industry in the coming years.
Modern production systems that act independently and learn from their experiences are increasingly becoming the standard. This could even lead to a future where humans are no longer needed on the shop floor—at least according to strategists. What is certain, however, is that roles and responsibilities will shift. NTT Data presents the two major trends in manufacturing, evaluates their potential, and answers the key questions.
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