ROBOTIZATION AS THE DIRECTION OF NEOINDUSTRIALIZATION (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE USA)
Abstract
This article discusses the robotic industry trends as part of the new industrial revolution. The dynamics of industrial robots spread in the United States and other developed nations is traced. Current trends in roboticsindustry are identified. Perspective areas of industrial robot usage are analyzed. Discusses the dynamics of venture investment in robotics.An attempt to evaluate the economic effect of the use of industrial robots is made. The social and economic effect of industrial robotics is assessed, partially, the influence on human employment. No confirmed direct link between growth in productivity as a result of automation and the rise in unemployment.Despite the prospects of human displacement robots, there are possibilities for the emergence of additional working places as a result of robotics invasion. Industry forecast is given for 3-5 years prospective.
About the Authors
SERGEY ALEKSANDROVICH Tolkachev
Financial University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
ALEKSANDR DMITRIEVICH Kulakov
Financial University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Tolkachev S.A., Kulakov A.D. ROBOTIZATION AS THE DIRECTION OF NEOINDUSTRIALIZATION (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE USA). The world of new economy. 2016;(2):79-87. (In Russ.)
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