Warehouse workers trust robots as partners, in a new survey
According to “Competing for The Warehouse Workforce of the Future”, a study commissioned by Lucas Systems of 500 on-floor warehouse workers, 3 out of 4 workers say that they trust robots to assist them to perform better at work. Robots can perform repetitive tasks faster and more accurately than humans, freeing up workers' time to focus on more value-adding activities such as problem-solving, customer service, and innovation. Robots can also perform dangerous tasks such as heavy lifting and exposure to hazardous materials, reducing the risk of injury to human workers.
Many warehouse tasks can be physically demanding, and robots can help to reduce the physical strain on workers, reducing the risk of injury and improving overall health and well-being. By taking on repetitive and physically demanding tasks, robots can help to enhance job satisfaction by allowing workers to focus on more engaging and fulfilling tasks. Robots can help to eliminate human error, improving accuracy and reducing the risk of costly mistakes.
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