‘Ask people if they want to be cared for by a robot, and most say no': People are warming up to robots at work - but they don't want them in hospitals or schools

Robots in a data center.

• Report finds public support for workplace robots is growing – especially for physical or dangerous tasks
• Willingness to accept a robot inside the home grows with real-life exposure
• Familiarity and clear governance are essential to overcoming public fear

Technological capabilities may no longer been the limiting factor when it comes to how and where robots can be deployed, with new Hexagon research revealing public support isn’t always there.