Leaders and laggards in the diffusion of industrial robots
Differences between data sources make it challenging to identify the leaders and laggards in the adoption of industrial robots.
Differences between data sources make it challenging to identify the leaders and laggards in the adoption of industrial robots.
While public interventions are crucial, global transformation requires the deep engagement and alignment of the private sector.
Novel plant-level data from Germany sheds light on the current status and the potential determinants of robot use in manufacturing factories.
The new techno-economic paradigm offers a window of opportunity for latecomer countries to leapfrog into new sectors and industries.
The reversal of industrialization trends in Sub-Saharan Africa raises hopes about the future of manufacturing in the region.