Appetite for robotic technology in the workplace on the rise - Verdict

A survey of UK decision makers has found the interest and support for the use of robotic technology in the workplace has seen a notable increase since 2018, suggesting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in office is set to grow. Conducted by software provider Advanced and detailed in its Annual Trends Survey for 2019-20, the survey focuses on perceptions around workplace robotic technology, including AI and robotic process automation (RPA). It found that more decision makers now see robotic technology as a benefit to the workplace, with 77% of the 1,000 decision makers surveyed now saying they would be happy to work alongside such technologies if it meant that manual processes were reduced. This is a significant jump from last year's survey, where the number stood at just 65%. AI is now also the technology that the most people would like to see in their daily lives, with 38% placing it as the top priority.