Automotive

The industry has experienced significant transformation in recent years, revolutionising the way vehicles are designed, produced, and assembled, thanks to robotics and automation technologies. In fact, the industry has become the number one adopter of industrial robots, with 33% of installations being in the automotive industry.

Robots, equipped with advanced sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning algorithms, now handle tasks ranging from welding and painting to assembly and quality control. These innovations have not only enhanced precision and consistency but have also dramatically increased the speed and safety of production lines. These efficiencies have led to over 60% of automotive manufacturers utilising robots in their production processes.

These numbers are set to increase further in 2025/26, with architecture, engineering, computer, mathematics, installation, maintenance, repair and production robotics-related skillsets most in-demand.