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The Robot Revolution in the Factory

How Advanced Robotics Is Transforming Manufacturing — and the Future of Work

Rodney Brooks

Roboticist and co-founder of iRobot and Rethink Robotics. He is a professor emeritus at MIT and one of the world's leading experts on robotics and artificial intelligence.

November 26, 2025·10 min read

The Robot Revolution in the Factory

Advanced robotics — combining AI, computer vision, and dexterous manipulation — is transforming manufacturing. Robots are becoming capable of tasks that previously required human dexterity and judgment. This is creating new opportunities for productivity and quality, but also raising profound questions about the future of manufacturing jobs.

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