Workforce Training Development
Training programs are being prioritized to equip workers with skills compatible with robotics and AI-driven manufacturing. Vision systems specialists and operators stand to benefit as demand grows for expertise in deploying and maintaining vision technologies integral to automation.
Burnstein said, “People who are working in the industry now could be upskilled to take on the new jobs that are being created as a result of robotics and AI,” adding, “We talked about people who aren’t yet in the workforce and the skills they might need, and (about) the policy that the government should adopt to help make this (training) happen.”
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Focus Areas in Robotics Innovation, Competition
Challenges like improving dexterity and humanoid robot capabilities were discussed with indirect relevance to machine vision as vision is critical for fine manipulation and perception tasks. Continued innovation and vision tech will be essential to meet these robotics performance goals.
The caucus highlighted the need to counter global competitors like China, Burnstein ssaid, especially in humanoid robotics. Machine vision companies have a strategic opportunity to contribute to U.S. leadership by advancing cutting edge vision solutions tailored to next Gen. robotics applications.
The caucus’s renewed commitment could signal a surge in demand and support for machine vision technologies as foundational enablers of intelligent, flexible, and reshored manufacturing automation in the U.S.
See the full story with video clips of Burnstein’s interview on Machine Design.
