https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/BEN57-Robots.mp3 In this Business English News lesson on the resurgence of robots, we look at business English vocabulary related to robotics and technology . While generative AI has been grabbing the headlines lately, the world of robotics has been developing at a rapid clip. The robot industry has been expanding exponentially, albeit mainly outside the spotlight of the mass media. And, as MSN explains, business is booming: According to an announcement by the International Federation of Robotics, the stock of operational robots around the world has now reached 3.5 million units, and the value of installations has reached an estimated $16 billion. According to the Federation, robotics now plays a fundamental role in the changing demands of manufacturers around the world. Of course, talk of robots will immediately call to mind automotive manufacturing, and car-makers were certainly one of the earliest adopters. But it’s not just the automotive industry anymore. Robots are being deployed on smaller scales, alongside humans, outside of assembly-line manufacturing. Robots have found applications throughout the economy, for companies big and small. Free Resources: PDF Transcript | Quizzes | Lesson Module Download: Podcast MP3 >>> The post BEN 57 – Robots: Back to the Future first appeared on Business English Pod :: Learn Business English Online .
