Industrial robotics are quasi-intelligent machines that increase production rates, efficiency, quality, and safety in all aspects of manufacturing and assembly. They have the ability to pick up single or multiple objects and place them anywhere within their reach, weld simple and complex parts together, and use sensors to inspect material or parts at any point in the manufacturing process. Although robotic arms and automation are a newer technology, both are taking the manufacturing industry by storm. Unskilled laborers are being replaced with safer and more reliable robots. A robotic machining cell containing one or two robotic arms and a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) mill can replace the workers who move the material, machine it, and send
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The unskilled laborers have families, bills, and invest money in the local and national economy. Labor Unions fight for the rights of these employees who need their jobs to bring food to their tables. Robotics could revolutionize manufacturing but at the cost of millions of employees. The common blue collar worker would be out of an income while the white collar managers are signing their own checks. Another issue is the initial cost of installment of these robotic cells in factories. The robotic arms and technical support do not come cheap with prices in the millions or billions of dollars for only hundreds of robots. Along with this cost, the employees who need to maintain and monitor these robots will need advance training to ensure maximum …show more content…
Unskilled workers will eventually migrate to another field of work or attend to college for more education. With an advancement in technology, these workers have lost their jobs and found new ones. On the argument of cost, robots are outstanding investments in a company even if they have lofty initial price tags. The cheaper labor and lower downtime will pay back any initial payment a company would pay. Robotic cells will also decrease injury and death on the job leading to fewer lawsuits and court cases brought to the company. The further education and training of employees would also benefit any company. Smarter and better-educated employees can lead to higher moral and more good ideas throughout the company. Superior equipment and sharpened employees will be the backbone of the Second Industrial
The unskilled laborers have families, bills, and invest money in the local and national economy. Labor Unions fight for the rights of these employees who need their jobs to bring food to their tables. Robotics could revolutionize manufacturing but at the cost of millions of employees. The common blue collar worker would be out of an income while the white collar managers are signing their own checks. Another issue is the initial cost of installment of these robotic cells in factories. The robotic arms and technical support do not come cheap with prices in the millions or billions of dollars for only hundreds of robots. Along with this cost, the employees who need to maintain and monitor these robots will need advance training to ensure maximum …show more content…
Unskilled workers will eventually migrate to another field of work or attend to college for more education. With an advancement in technology, these workers have lost their jobs and found new ones. On the argument of cost, robots are outstanding investments in a company even if they have lofty initial price tags. The cheaper labor and lower downtime will pay back any initial payment a company would pay. Robotic cells will also decrease injury and death on the job leading to fewer lawsuits and court cases brought to the company. The further education and training of employees would also benefit any company. Smarter and better-educated employees can lead to higher moral and more good ideas throughout the company. Superior equipment and sharpened employees will be the backbone of the Second Industrial