The UK uses only 0.5% of the world’s industrial robots, compared to 1.2% in France and 1.6% in Italy.
Future outlook and recommendations
Despite these challenges, the report indicates a positive outlook for future investments in AI. Three-quarters of companies surveyed plan to increase their investments in AI in the coming year.
The report recommends several measures to boost AI adoption, including extending R&D tax breaks to cover investments in capital equipment and ensuring the nationwide rollout of the Made Smarter program , which aims to help manufacturing SMEs adopt technology and digital skills.
Srinath Jonnalagadda, vice president of industry strategy for design and manufacturing at Autodesk, emphasized the need for a long-term approach: “Leveraging new technologies is not a one-time investment nor the silver bullet to change .
“This requires a mindset shift and an iterative approach over time, particularly in the journey to future digital factories. »
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