SMRTR TechDec 1, 2025Forbes

Robots and American Manufacturing

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American manufacturing declined dramatically from 2000-2010 due to cheap Chinese labor, but rising Chinese costs haven't brought jobs back due to labor expenses and skills gaps. Industry experts propose using AI-enabled robotics with human oversight to revive domestic manufacturing, creating skilled, well-paying jobs where workers direct automated systems rather than being replaced by them.

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