Factories do not have enough workers: to be replaced by robots and artificial intelligence Labor market statistics clearly show: Russian organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to meet the need for skilled workers. Among the experts in demand are welders, lathe operators, milling operators and manufacturing plant operators. One way to deal with scarcity is automation. But are robots and artificial intelligence able to replace missing workers, or will the industry have to train new generations of experts? MK reporter checked it together with experts. Photo: Natalia Moshinkina.

Factories do not have enough workers: to be replaced by robots and artificial intelligence Labor market statistics clearly show: Russian organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to meet the need for skilled workers. Among the experts in demand are welders, lathe operators, milling operators and manufacturing plant operators. One way to deal with scarcity is automation. But are robots and artificial intelligence able to replace missing workers, or will the industry have to train new generations of experts? MK reporter checked it together with experts. Photo: Natalia Moshinkina.