Increased automation needed to cope with likely UK skills shortage

The video discusses the global boom in industrial robot installations, highlighting data from 2013 to 2019. It identifies China, Japan, and the US as top countries in robot installations for 2018. The video also explores global employee sentiments towards AI, noting mixed feelings in China, Italy, and France, and fear in the US, Japan, and the UK. It addresses labor shortages in manufacturing, emphasizing the need for automation to handle repetitive tasks and allow workers to focus on value-added activities.

What was the approximate number of industrial robots installed globally in 2018?

• More than 400,000

• Less than 200,000

• Exactly 300,000

• Around 250,000

Which country installed the most industrial robots in 2018?

• United States

• Japan

• China

• Germany

How many robots did Japan install in 2018?

• 40,000

• 38,000

• 55,000

• 150,000

What is one of the main reasons for labor shortages in manufacturing facilities?

• Increased automation

• Government policies

• Workers returning to home countries

• Lack of skilled workers

What tasks are automation technologies primarily used for in manufacturing?

• Customer service tasks

• Management tasks

• Repetitive and dangerous tasks

• Creative tasks