How to Automate Responsibly: A Robotics Case Study

🚫 Manual Labor ≠ The Only Future 🚫 I keep hearing that manual labor is the “last safe bet” in the workforce. Let’s be clear: that mindset is not just outdated—it’s dangerously shortsighted. 🔹 First, glorifying manual labor as the only viable path forward borders on economic servitude. Let’s call it what it is: a system that resists innovation to preserve control. 🔹 Second, robotics and AI aren’t sci-fi anymore—they’re accelerating fast. If you think automation won’t touch physical jobs, you’re ignoring the trajectory of every major industry. From autonomous construction to warehouse robotics, the shift is already happening. 🔹 Third, relying on politicians to “protect” labor markets is wishful thinking. Policy rarely moves faster than technology. If you’re betting on bureaucracy to shield you from disruption, you’re living in a dream world. 💡 I believe in building systems, not just surviving them. AI isn’t a threat—it’s a tool. And those who learn to wield it will shape the future, not just endure it. Let’s stop romanticizing struggle and start engineering solutions. AI #FutureOfWork #Automation #SystemsThinking #TechStrategy #LinkedInThoughts

Finally published! Robots may lighten your physical tasks — but make your job more monotonous. 📄 Our paper looks beyond headlines about “robots taking jobs” and zooms in on what happens to workers' tasks in robot‐adopting industries. Across 20 European countries, we find: ✅ Less physically demanding work — good news for our backs. ⚠️ More routine, repetitive tasks — and fewer opportunities for problem‐solving and human interaction. In other words, robotization often makes tasks physically easier, but also more monotonous. The real challenge? How to get this right with emerging technologies such as AI. 📄 Open Access, newly published today: https://lnkd.in/ejDeWtxQ 📰 Coverage in The Economist by Andrew Palmer: https://lnkd.in/dUyAas32 📰 Coverage in The Financial Times by Clara Murray: https://lnkd.in/eDsGNbdR

🤖 Figure 02: Your Future Co-Worker Is Loading the Laundry… and Beyond! Picture this: You walk into a factory and see a humanoid robot: ▸ Loading a washing machine with precision ▸ Picking up clothes from a basket like a human ▸ Working alongside teams with zero supervision This isn’t sci-fi—it’s Figure 02, and it’s already here. Backed by OpenAI and deployed with commercial partners, this robot is redefining the future of work. 🚀 🔥 Why Figure 02 Is a Game-Changer 🚀 Unmatched Performance • 4x faster than its predecessor (tested at BMW Spartanburg) • 7x higher success rate in complex tasks • 25 kg payload capacity with 16-DoF hands for human-like dexterity 🧠 Next-Gen AI Intelligence • Built-in vision-language model (understands and responds to its environment) • 6 RGB cameras for ultra-precise spatial awareness • 50% longer battery life for uninterrupted operations 🏗 Engineered for Industry • Custom-designed motors for smooth, natural movement • Internal cable routing for maximum durability • Developed in just 31 months (from prototype to deployment!) 🌍 Beyond Laundry: Real-World Impact Figure 02 isn’t just a novelty—it’s solving critical challenges: ✔ Filling labor gaps in logistics and manufacturing ✔ Boosting productivity with unmatched precision ✔ Paving the way for future consumer applications (elderly care, household help, and more) With partners like Agility Robotics (teamed with GXO Logistics), Figure is building the robotic workforce of tomorrow. 💡 The Bottom Line Figure isn’t selling robots—it’s selling solutions. ▸ Smarter factories ▸ Leaner operations ▸ A new era of human-robot collaboration The automation revolution just leveled up. Are you ready to work alongside robots? #Robotics #AI #Innovation #FutureOfWork #Industry40 #Automation #Tech #Manufacturing #Logistics #OpenAI #Disruption

What can we learn from trucking? A lot — if you look at how Schneider is putting AI to work. They’re using it to: -Match loads to drivers in seconds -Extract key data from emails and documents automatically -Predict delivery times with real-time updates -Support drivers with AI-powered safety tools It’s not about replacing jobs — it’s about removing friction and helping people make better decisions faster. This is exactly how we see AI transforming the heavy equipment world, too — from quoting and inspections to freight and fitment. The future is being built all around us. We're ensuring it shows up where it matters most — in your operations. #SmartFleets #AIinTrucking #FastIron #DigitalShift #HeavyEquipment #FleetInnovation

Walk onto a modern shop floor and you’ll feel it: robots and AI humming in sync with the team—not in place of people, but right beside them. Gone are the days when skilled hands got stuck gluing, sorting, or shuffling paperwork for hours. Now? A cobot handles repetitive assembly, freeing up the crew to dig into diagnostics, process improvements, or complex problem-solving. What happens next? Productivity jumps—a contract manufacturer recently saw quality issues drop and changeovers shrink, just by automating one tedious task. At Tesla’s Gigafactories, 95% automation didn’t mean the end of jobs—it meant operators became orchestrators, not operators of every bolt. Their software-first approach cut cycle times to 40 seconds and let teams focus on innovation, not firefighting. This isn’t about swapping people for machines. It’s about shrinking the mountain of “have-to’s” so the workforce can climb toward “want-to’s”—more training, higher-skilled roles, real ownership over outcomes. We’re seeing legacy workflows turn adaptive and agile, even attracting the next gen of talent that wants tech with a purpose. This is tech that works for humans—elevating roles, boosting pay, keeping jobs local, and creating safer workplaces. No hype—just real users, real results, and real momentum. #IndustrialAI #Robotics #ManufacturingInnovation #Upskilling #FutureOfWork

🛠️ When Robots Met Humans – The Industry 5.0 Story 🤝🤖 I recently read an article on Industry 5.0, and honestly—it didn’t feel like a concept. It felt like reality knocking at our factory doors (and office cubicles). Once upon a time in a smart factory far, far away... 🤖 Robots worked 24/7, automating everything. ☕ Humans sipped coffee and watched dashboards blink. It was efficient, optimized… but a little robotic, wasn’t it? Then came Industry 5.0, and the machines said: “Hey humans, we kinda miss you. Want to co-create?” 😄 This is the new age of collaboration over competition — where technology doesn’t replace us, it partners with us. Across industries and geographies, we’re seeing: 🔧 Cobots that assist, not replace 📦 Supply chains that adapt and respond 🌱 Workplaces that are sustainable and human-centric 🧠 And teams that blend technical skills with creativity and empathy Because when AI starts writing better emails than you, a sense of humor really helps. 😅 But jokes aside — Industry 5.0 is more than a trend. It’s a call to lead with purpose, to balance automation with human insight, and to build solutions with people, not just for them. So ask yourself: Are your tools just tools — or are they teammates? #Industry5_0 #FutureOfWork #HumanMachineCollaboration #SmartFactories #DigitalTransformation #SustainableInnovation #TechWithPurpose #LeadershipInTech #CobotsAndCoffee #WorkforceOfTheFuture #HCLTech #NimishaTiwari HCLTech

Most businesses still don’t get it: Industry 4.0 isn’t “coming” it’s already here. And if you're not building resilient data-driven AI-augmented operations in 2025 you're already behind. It’s not about robots taking jobs. It’s about businesses failing to adapt. The ones that win will be the ones who stop waiting for “perfect timing” and start building smart systems now. #Factories_KSA #Industry_40

AI just climbed your roof, and we’re not sure if we should be impressed or worried about our insurance premiums. 🏠 A robotics company just cracked one of construction's toughest nuts - single replacement without humans scaling dangerous rooftops. We're talking autonomous systems that can assess damage, remove old shingles, and install new ones. No harnesses, no workers' comp claims, no weather delays. 🤖 This is different from typical automation stories. Roofing is skilled manual labor in one of the most dangerous work environments. It requires precision, strength, and the ability to work on steep, unstable surfaces. If AI can master this, what job is actually safe? ⚡ The "cheap labor" political argument just got more complicated. This isn't about moving jobs overseas - it's about jobs potentially disappearing entirely. When robots can do the dangerous work that used to require years of experience and physical conditioning, we're in uncharted territory. 📊 But here's the flip side: roofing companies struggle with labor shortages, high injury rates, and insurance costs. This technology could make roof repairs faster, safer, and more affordable for homeowners. 💰 The question isn't whether this innovation is good or bad. It's whether we're prepared for an economy where physical danger and technical skill are no longer barriers to automation. Innovation always wins. The question is: how do we win with it? 🎯 #AI #Robotics #Automation #FutureOfWork #Roofing #Construction #TechInnovation #LaborMarket

Automation isn’t just about robots replacing humans. One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is that automation = job cuts. But here’s the thing: most of what actually gets automated… isn’t anyone’s “job” to begin with. Nobody was hired to: - chase signatures across inboxes - copy data from one system into another - dig through old threads to find the latest version of a file That’s not strategy. That’s not problem-solving. That’s friction. Automation steps in where the work isn’t really “work” at all. It clears the noise so the real stuff — decisions, ideas, conversations — has space to breathe. So maybe the question isn’t “What jobs will automation replace?” It’s “What busywork are we still treating like a job?” What’s the task you’d happily never do again if automation took it off your plate?” #zapier #n8n #make #lindyai #viasocket #relevanceai #latenode #automation

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿. The real future of work is people and automation side by side Automation takes care of the repetitive stuff. Humans bring judgment, empathy, and creativity. When you combine the two, the results multiply Here’s what that looks like in practice: 📌Automated systems manage updates and reminders 📌Employees spend more time solving problems and helping customers 📌Data flows instantly, but decisions stay human 📌Teams move faster without burning out This isn’t about replacing people. It’s about freeing them up to do the work that matters. In customer service, I’ve seen how automation handles tickets in seconds while humans step in for the conversations that build trust The future is not man vs. machine. It’s man with machine How do you see your team working with automation? #FutureOfWork #HumanAutomation #WorkplaceInnovation #Collaboration #Productivity