Countries all around the globe are investing heavily in robotics, because they are all facing a labour shortage. Strategically, that is certainly what has to be done. Employers understand that, but they will not be able to do it alone. The first part of the problem at least must be solved, in other words, a minimum level of labour has to be available. It must be understood that robotics will never solve the entire problem. Part of the situation will solve itself by having more workers.
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