QNX Research Reveals 77% of Global Technology Leaders Trusting of Robotics in the Workplace
QNX, a BlackBerry division, released research showing 77% of global technology leaders trust robotics in workplace operations. The study, surveying 1,000 executives across healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, and heavy machinery sectors, reveals 71% currently use or plan to implement robotics.
Key findings highlight that safety/risk mitigation (42%) and proven reliability (40%) are primary trust factors. Executives expect 20% of their workforce to be automated through robotics within a decade. While comfort levels are high for basic tasks like assembly (77%) and material handling (73%), there's lower trust in robotics performing medical procedures (51%) and customer service (55%).
Notable concerns include workplace preparedness (32% feel unprepared) and security risks (58% expressed concerns). The global robotics market is projected to grow from $51 billion in 2024 to $163.9 billion by 2030. The study emphasizes that 92% believe employee involvement is crucial in robotics integration.
QNX, una divisione di BlackBerry, ha pubblicato una ricerca che mostra come il 77% dei leader tecnologici globali si fidi della robotica nelle operazioni sul luogo di lavoro. Lo studio, che ha coinvolto 1.000 dirigenti nei settori sanitario, manifatturiero, automobilistico e delle macchine pesanti, rivela che il 71% utilizza o prevede di implementare la robotica.
I risultati principali evidenziano che la sicurezza e la mitigazione del rischio (42%) e l'affidabilità comprovata (40%) sono i fattori principali di fiducia. I dirigenti prevedono che il 20% della loro forza lavoro sarà automatizzato tramite la robotica entro un decennio. Sebbene il livello di comfort sia elevato per compiti di base come l'assemblaggio (77%) e la movimentazione dei materiali (73%), la fiducia diminuisce per procedure mediche (51%) e servizi al cliente (55%).
Tra le preoccupazioni rilevanti ci sono la preparazione del luogo di lavoro (il 32% si sente impreparato) e i rischi per la sicurezza (il 58% esprime timori). Il mercato globale della robotica è previsto crescere da 51 miliardi di dollari nel 2024 a 163,9 miliardi entro il 2030. Lo studio sottolinea che il 92% ritiene fondamentale il coinvolgimento dei dipendenti nell'integrazione della robotica.
QNX, una división de BlackBerry, publicó una investigación que muestra que el 77% de los líderes tecnológicos globales confían en la robótica para las operaciones en el lugar de trabajo. El estudio, que encuestó a 1,000 ejecutivos de los sectores de salud, manufactura, automotriz y maquinaria pesada, revela que el 71% actualmente usa o planea implementar robótica.
Los hallazgos clave destacan que la seguridad y mitigación de riesgos (42%) y la fiabilidad comprobada (40%) son los principales factores de confianza. Los ejecutivos esperan que el 20% de su fuerza laboral sea automatizada mediante robótica en una década. Aunque los niveles de comodidad son altos para tareas básicas como ensamblaje (77%) y manejo de materiales (73%), hay menor confianza en que la robótica realice procedimientos médicos (51%) y atención al cliente (55%).
Las preocupaciones notables incluyen la preparación del lugar de trabajo (el 32% se siente no preparado) y riesgos de seguridad (el 58% expresó inquietudes). Se proyecta que el mercado global de robótica crecerá de 51 mil millones de dólares en 2024 a 163.9 mil millones para 2030. El estudio enfatiza que el 92% cree que la participación de los empleados es crucial en la integración de la robótica.
QNX, 블랙베리 산하 부서가 발표한 연구에 따르면 전 세계 기술 리더의 77%가 작업장 운영에서 로봇 공학을 신뢰하는 것으로 나타났습니다. 의료, 제조, 자동차, 중장비 분야의 임원 1,000명을 대상으로 한 설문 조사에서 71%가 현재 로봇 공학을 사용하거나 도입할 계획임을 밝혔습니다.
주요 결과는 안전 및 위험 완화(42%)와 검증된 신뢰성(40%)이 신뢰의 주요 요인임을 강조합니다. 임원들은 향후 10년 내에 노동력의 20%가 로봇 자동화될 것으로 예상합니다. 조립(77%) 및 자재 취급(73%)과 같은 기본 작업에 대한 신뢰는 높지만, 의료 절차 수행(51%)과 고객 서비스(55%)에서는 신뢰가 낮습니다.
주요 우려 사항으로는 작업장 준비 부족(32%가 준비되지 않았다고 느낌)과 보안 위험(58%가 우려 표명)이 있습니다. 전 세계 로봇 시장은 2024년 510억 달러에서 2030년 1,639억 달러로 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다. 연구는 직원 참여가 로봇 통합에 필수적이라고 92%가 믿고 있음을 강조합니다.
QNX, une division de BlackBerry, a publié une étude montrant que 77 % des leaders technologiques mondiaux font confiance à la robotique dans les opérations en milieu de travail. L'étude, qui a interrogé 1 000 cadres des secteurs de la santé, de la fabrication, de l'automobile et des machines lourdes, révèle que 71 % utilisent actuellement ou prévoient d'implémenter la robotique.
Les résultats clés soulignent que la sécurité/la réduction des risques (42 %) et la fiabilité éprouvée (40 %) sont les principaux facteurs de confiance. Les cadres s'attendent à ce que 20 % de leur main-d'œuvre soit automatisée par la robotique d'ici une décennie. Si le niveau de confort est élevé pour les tâches de base comme l'assemblage (77 %) et la manutention des matériaux (73 %), la confiance est moindre pour l'exécution de procédures médicales (51 %) et le service client (55 %).
Les préoccupations notables incluent la préparation au travail (32 % se sentent mal préparés) et les risques de sécurité (58 % ont exprimé des inquiétudes). Le marché mondial de la robotique devrait passer de 51 milliards de dollars en 2024 à 163,9 milliards en 2030. L'étude souligne que 92 % estiment que la participation des employés est cruciale dans l'intégration de la robotique.
QNX, eine Tochtergesellschaft von BlackBerry, veröffentlichte eine Studie, die zeigt, dass 77 % der globalen Technologieführer Robotik bei Arbeitsabläufen vertrauen. Die Studie, die 1.000 Führungskräfte aus den Bereichen Gesundheitswesen, Fertigung, Automobil und Schwermaschinen befragte, zeigt, dass 71 % Robotik derzeit nutzen oder deren Einführung planen.
Wesentliche Erkenntnisse heben hervor, dass Sicherheit/Risikominderung (42 %) und nachgewiesene Zuverlässigkeit (40 %) die Hauptvertrauensfaktoren sind. Führungskräfte erwarten, dass innerhalb eines Jahrzehnts 20 % ihrer Belegschaft durch Robotik automatisiert werden. Während das Vertrauen bei einfachen Aufgaben wie Montage (77 %) und Materialhandling (73 %) hoch ist, besteht geringeres Vertrauen in die Durchführung medizinischer Eingriffe (51 %) und im Kundenservice (55 %).
Bemerkenswerte Bedenken sind die Vorbereitung am Arbeitsplatz (32 % fühlen sich unvorbereitet) und Sicherheitsrisiken (58 % äußerten Bedenken). Der globale Robotikmarkt soll von 51 Milliarden US-Dollar im Jahr 2024 auf 163,9 Milliarden US-Dollar im Jahr 2030 wachsen. Die Studie betont, dass 92 % die Einbindung der Mitarbeiter bei der Integration von Robotik für entscheidend halten.
- 77% of global tech leaders trust robotics for essential workplace functions, indicating strong market acceptance
- 71% of executives currently use or plan to use robotics, showing solid market penetration
- QNX technology is deployed by 9 of top 10 medical device manufacturers, demonstrating market leadership
- Global robotics market projected to grow from $51B to $163.9B by 2030, supporting long-term growth potential
- Executives expect 20% of workforce automation through robotics within next decade, indicating strong future demand
- 32% of workplaces not prepared for robotics integration, potentially limiting near-term adoption
- 58% express security concerns about robotics implementation
- 29% reported robotics-related safety risks or dangerous situations
- Lower trust levels for high-value tasks (medical procedures 51%, customer service 55%), limiting premium market opportunities
New study highlights safety, reliability, and performance as the key drivers of trust
Key Findings:
77% of global technology leaders trust robotics within the workplace for essential functions.Top factors influencing trust are safety and risk mitigation (
42% ) along with proven reliability and performance (40% )On average executives expect
20% of their workforce to be automated through robotics within the next decade
BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2025 / QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) today unveiled new research on the growing positive attitudes global technology decision-makers have towards the adoption - and trust of - robotics within the workplace.
Rise of the Robots and Trust Trends
The survey of 1,000 executives from across the healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, and heavy machinery industries revealed that the majority (
Comfort Challenges
Despite
The global robotics market is experiencing significant growth and transformation and according to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the value of the global robotics market will increase from
Safeguarding Workers and Workplaces
Despite an eagerness towards deployment, the survey also reveals clear areas of caution, with nearly a third of respondents (
"From surgical instruments to self-driving forklifts, industries the world over are embracing robotics in the workplace and are increasingly at ease with the role these new technologies play," said Jim Hirsch, VP of General Embedded Markets at QNX. "As this data makes clear however, that trust is fragile and can easily be broken if robotics are built and deployed without the necessary foundational software to make them performant, safe, secure and reliable. Only when we prioritize the safety of human workers and their environment will workplace robotics achieve their full potential."
Other key findings include:
Advancements in technology (
90% ) and improved safety (86% ) were called out as the two biggest factors influencing the decision to deploy robotics.92% of respondents feel employees need to be involved in the discussion around robotics integration.Almost two thirds (
64% ) of respondents think their current government AI and robotics policies and regulations are adequate at addressing the ethical implications within their industry.
QNX provides high-performance operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools that help simplify the most complex challenges in industries such as robotics, automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defense. QNX empowers organizations to unlock new possibilities in areas like high-performance computing at the edge, standards-based virtualization technologies, and cloud enablement. Trusted in the world's most critical systems, QNX continues to lead across a range of sectors, including healthcare, where its technology is deployed by nine of the top ten medical device manufacturers.
For more information on QNX, visit QNX.com and follow @QNX News.
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This online survey of decision makers on robotics within the healthcare/medical devices, manufacturing, automotive and heavy machinery industries was commissioned by QNX and conducted by market research company OnePoll, in accordance with the Market Research Society's code of conduct. Data was collected between [05/03/2025] and [14/03/2025]. All participants are double-opted in to take part in research and are paid an amount depending on the length and complexity of the survey. This survey was overseen and edited by the OnePoll research team. OnePoll are MRS Company Partners, corporate membership of ESOMAR and Members of the British Polling Council.
About BlackBerry
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About QNX
QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), enhances the human experience and amplifies technology-driven industries, providing a trusted foundation for software-defined businesses to thrive. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. QNX® technology has been deployed in the world's most critical embedded systems, including more than 255 million vehicles on the road today. QNX® software is trusted across industries including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, robotics, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defense. Founded in 1980, QNX is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Learn more at qnx.com.
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