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Exploring the Future of Robotics in Automotive Manufacturing

The automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation, with robots playing an increasingly crucial role. The recent episode of "Autoline After Hours" featured a discussion with Ed Maresi, Vice President of Automotive Robotics at ABB, who shared insights on current trends in industrial robotics.

The State of Robotics in Manufacturing

Maresi provided intriguing statistics from the International Federation of Robotics, indicating that South Korea has the highest density of robots in manufacturing, significantly surpassing other nations. With 1,200 robots per 10,000 employees, South Korea leads, while China follows with about 470, Japan at 419, and the United States at 295.