Robot co-workers could soon be a common sight, as Intel report claims workplace robotics are approaching a 'critical threshold'

Date:
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:20:00 +0000

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Report highlights shortcomings particularly in infrastructure and strategy limiting the adoption of robotics and opportunities for effective scaling.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Intel report claims 60% of business leaders expect to operate robot fleets within the next five years Conversely, only 40% have a human-robot workforce strategy The Robotics Readiness Gap report assesses the state of robotic adoption around the world Intel s 'Robotics Readiness Gap' report has revealed that many large businesses are planning to implement a human-robot workforce within the next five years, with a majority expecting a doubling of operational output with a full-scale deployment.

The survey of 800 senior leaders in organizations with over $500 million annual turnover also found while adoption plans are accelerating, the rollout of a human-robot workforce has some key challenges, not least infrastructure, skills, strategy, and safety. Despite the positive outlook for robotics, the scenario has a heavy dose of reality. Only 40% of businesses surveyed have a suitable strategy in place, despite a belief that robots could prove more cost-effective than humans within three years. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Human-robot workforce Within this context, the aim of achieving a human-robot workforce seems more achievable, although some of the findings suggest an aspirational element to the drive towards robotics.

While 60% of leaders are expecting to run a fleet of robots by 2030, only 40% have a suitable human-robot workforce strategy in place. So while 74% believe workforce planning will be inseparable from robotics strategy within 5 years, there is a gap in preparation. You may like The factory floor ran out of people, and no hiring strategy will fix it People are warming up to robots at work - but they don't want them in hospitals or schools Crawl, walk, run thats how you get humanoid robotics all grown up

The report notes that On average, leaders believe that deploying a robot will become more cost-effective than hiring a human in their sector within three years.

But does this mean replacing jobs? Intel says not. This isnt about replacing people but creating new forms of human-machine collaboration, with robots working alongside employees as productive teammates. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Doubling operational output Intels report states that robotics in the workplace is approaching a critical threshold, with leaders predicting that operational output would double if robotics were deployed at full scale
across their organization.

However, both notions rely heavily on five factors: strategy, skills, safety, shape (function), and scale (which includes physical AI infrastructure).

Intels report states, few are prepared for what large-scale deployment actually requires. Closing this gap will mean redesigning operating models
for a workforce that includes autonomous systems. Even in the defense industry, this gap exists (confidence outstrips preparedness by 48%).

Placed in these terms, and with the context of the size of the organizations quizzed on their robotics strategies, that critical threshold seems a little further away than five years. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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