Analysis of Robotics in the Manufacturing Industry Report

This report provides an overview of robotics in the manufacturing industry, focusing on the role of electro-mechanical technicians and the impact of automation. The report examines job market trends, including data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the role of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. It discusses the society's mission, values, and ethical considerations, particularly regarding plagiarism. The report also highlights major trends, such as industrial automation and process control, based on a conference held by the society. The author expresses a passion for robotics and automation, highlighting the potential for creating new job opportunities despite concerns about job displacement. The report further explores the educational requirements and salary expectations within the field, comparing them to other engineering professions, and concludes by emphasizing the potential for success in the robotics sector.

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Robotics in the Manufacturing Industry
Introduction
The world has been in the past few decades moving towards total automation. The
modern industries and factories are characterized by extensive use of heavy or intelligent
machines that have replaced human labor in many sectors. Over these years, the engineering
sector has generally been growing rapidly with the demand of individuals who can man the new
technologies. Electro-mechanical engineers gained much popularity in the past few decades for
their ability to fully transform the manufacturing sector towards more efficiency. However, less
or no growth at all is expected in the coming years perhaps because most manufacturers have
attained the required services.
Summary
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Electro-mechanical Technicians. n.d. 19 December 2019.
<https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electro-mechanical-
technicians.htm?view_full>.
Electro-mechanical Technicians earn fairly well with an average of $27.78 per hour. This
pay is above the stipulated minimum wage in the United States. One does not require any
experience to enter the job market except in specific situations. Typically, for one to be a
qualified Electro-Mechanical Technician, he or she must have an Associate’s degree.
Employment in the sector has been on a fall compared to other engineering sectors with little or

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no change in the coming years. In 2018, only 14,000 job opportunities were realized. This makes
it a bit competitive for one to secure a job in the sector.
Electro-Mechanical Technicians get engaged in operating, testing, and maintaining
robotic, automated, and electromechanical tools that are not manned. I purpose to specialize in
Robotics to automate most parts of the manufacturing industry. Professionals in the sector
partners closely with mechanical and electrical engineers. Most of the work is done in the
manufacturing industries. Robotics in the manufacturing industries aid in producing high
volumes of goods within limited time and resources as less wastage is expected. Robotics have to
a great extent, revolutionized the manufacturing sector through improving efficiency levels.
Current trends indicate that the Electro-Mechanical Technicians' employment opportunities are
expected to stagnate in the coming years as such more competitive ability will be required for
anyone desiring to enter the sector especially without experience. An individual must portray a
high level of competence in the sector in order to secure a job.
Electro-Mechanical Technicians share in the same payment bracket with other
professionals working in the general engineering sector. There may be some disparities
depending on the employer. The private sector almost always pays better than government-
owned corporations. The educational qualifications too match other professions in the broader
engineering sector. The studying time is relatively below compared to that of Millwrights who
have to undergo training and work as apprentices for four years to be qualified. Mechanical
engineers require a Bachelor’s degree that requires up to four years. They are, however, paid far
much better compared to Electro-Mechanical Technicians. Despite the general stagnation in the
sector, one can still achieve much success especially in the Robotics sector.

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Mission
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society a. About RAS. n.d. 19 December 2019.
<https://www.ieee-ras.org/>.
The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society is purely scientific and fully educational. Its
mission is “to foster the development and facilitate the exchange of scientific and technological
knowledge in Robotics and Automation that benefits members, the profession and humanity.”
This mission is established by bringing specialists, professionals and students in the Robotics
society together to share ideas meant to improve the world. The society takes much interest in in
robotics and automation issues both theoretical and applied. By exploring such issues, the
members are enlightened on various issues that may improve productivity, performance and
efficiency in various sectors.
Values/Ethics
IEEE Robotics & Automation Society b. Plagiarism and Ethical Issues. n.d. 19 December 2019.
<https://www.ieee-ras.org/publications/plagarism-and-ethical-issues>.
Being an educational and scientific association The IEEE Robotics and Automation
Society is so sensitive on matters of plagiarism. The society holds that the members should
employ high levels of integrity in all their practices. On occasions where a member has to use the
ideas of another person, he or she must acknowledge the original author explicitly. The society
believes that intellectual property should be treated with the weight that it deserves. The
centrality of the ethical nature of plagiarism is grounded on the fact that individuals in the
robotics sector invest a lot towards the development of any given intellectual property.
Plagiarism in the society contributes to a severe breach of its values and professional conduct
and attracts not only ethical implications but also legal consequences to those involved.

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Major Trend
IEEE Robotics & Automation Society c. ICARM 2019 - International Conference on Advanced
Robotics & Mechatronics. n.d. 19 December 2019.
In a conference held in July 2019, the society outlined several contentious topics,
especially in the public eye. One of the major topics raised and the one I feel really passionate
about is “Industrial automation, process control, manufacturing process.” There have been
endless debates on the use of robotic technology in the industries and manufacturing sector, most
of which have not reached any consensus. Some critics hold the view that robotic technology
came forth to rob people of their job opportunities. Robotic technologies have indicated high
potentials that ought not to be overlooked just because of the single negative side. Human beings
being innovative beings are capable of creating alternative job opportunities once technology
robs them the existing ones.