International Federation of Robotics
'Go4Robotics' campaign launched
With the online platform 'Go4Robotics', the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) offers decision-makers in small and medium-sized companies an independent source of information for their steps towards automation.
The shortage of labor has become one of the biggest challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in OECD countries. The manufacturing sector is currently experiencing a record number of unfilled vacancies. In view of this development, SMEs are accelerating automation: companies are turning to robots, which are much easier to install and operate thanks to technological progress. This is where the online platform 'Go4Robotics' wants to help.
"The lack of qualified workers is a strong driver for automation in many countries today," says Dr. Susanne Bieller, Secretary General of the IFR. "As recent EU statistics show, three quarters of companies in Europe have a problem finding workers with the necessary skills."
Many young people would choose to work for a company that uses future technologies. Programming robots on the shop floor is a new job qualification that makes an employer more attractive to potential employees - often a decisive factor when choosing a job. As robots often take over the four particularly stressful tasks of repetitive, dirty, dangerous and physically demanding work, their use is very popular. Overall, employees have more time to devote to more interesting tasks.
The online platform Go4Robotics explains the many possible applications of robotics. Small and medium-sized companies can find step-by-step instructions and checklists. Experts dispel myths and address economic segments that are relatively new to automation. Managers learn how they can benefit from new trends, such as easy-to-program robots for non-experts.
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