
Research network wants to bring robots into the skilled trades
A Saxon research association wants to increase the use of robots in the skilled trades and at the same time counteract the shortage of skilled workers.
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A Saxon research association wants to increase the use of robots in the skilled trades and at the same time counteract the shortage of skilled workers.

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