How Robotics Could Reshape the Global Economy with Simon Hodgkins Ep 289 - The Global Discussion

Simon Hodgkins, Host of The Global Discussion, explores the rapidly evolving global robotics race and what advances in artificial intelligence, humanoid robots, industrial automation, and intelligent machines could mean for manufacturing, jobs, global competitiveness, and the wider economy.From China's manufacturing scale and America's strengths in AI to changing labor markets and aging populations, this episode examines why robotics is becoming much more than a technology story.The machines may capture the headlines, but their economic consequences could prove considerably more important.00:00 – The Global Robotics Race Begins01:21 – From Traditional Automation to Adaptable Robots02:42 – How Robotics Could Reshape Global Manufacturing04:04 – China’s Growing Robotics Advantage06:55 – The US, Europe and Asia Compete for Robotics Leadership08:07 – Robots, Jobs and the Future of Work10:11 – Aging Populations and the Case for Robotics11:43 – Beyond the Hype: When Will Robots Make Economic Sense?Watch or Listen to The Global DiscussionSpotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/3QdMqfzyvca6EVlEJ80I4nWeb ► https://www.theglobaldiscussion.comYouTube ► / @theglobaldiscussionOthers ► LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and FacebookJoin the newsletter via the website for updates on new episodes.