Robot Labor Costs Now Cheaper than Chinese Workers

Labor costs in China have risen steadily over the last several decades. With the rise in international labor costs, the decreased interest of American workers in performing repetitive tasks, and a surge in affordable automation choices, robots are poised to take over jobs traditionally outsourced to international facilities.

In the 1960s, robots were preferred to do dangerous jobs and smaller robots became popular later for assembling parts and material handling. The introduction of collaborative robots takes the fourth industrial revolution one step further by enabling laborers to work with a robot that works at a speed similar to that of a human.

Collaborative robots, even after installation, end-effector and other engineering, may be run at a rate of $2-$3 per hour, which gives manufacturers more options in selecting a factory location that is not mostly based on the cost of labor. Deploying robot labor also negates issues associated with turnover, quality and training costs. When companies learn the capabilities of collaborative robots, they can improve efficiency and become more competitive.

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Jul 19th 2017