I, FOR ONE, WELCOME OUR NEW ROBOT EMPLOYEES: New Wave of Deft Robots Is Changing Global Industry.

UPDATE: A reader emails:

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In talking with many businessmen around the world I hear a common theme:

One of the major drivers of automation is workers’ comp claims, sick leave, sexual harassment suits, and all the myriad headaches that come with hiring anyone. Unions have brought so many demands for workers it is far simpler to avoid hiring anyone whenever possible. Many companies go to extreme lengths to avoid hiring more workers.

I would.