Is robotic labor more efficient than human labor?
We humans have been designed to work. It’s how we get things done in this world and it is what allows us to earn a roof over our heads --by getting paid for working of course-- but what happens when someone builds a machine to do our job for us. And just because the machine exists doesn’t necessarily mean that it is better than us. So that begs the question: Is a robots productivity worth more than human productivity.
According to the article, “Production Soared After This Factory Replaced 90% of Its Employees With Robots” a factory in China had replaced 90 percent of its workers with machines. This led to a increase in productivity by 250 percent and a reduction in defects by 80 percent. Supposedly this company needed 650 employees to produce mobile phones. Now it only has 60 employees with 60 machines. According to the general manager of the company, the number of workers could even decrease to 20 and he claims that it won’t be long until other companies start following this trend.
From the eyes of the employee it seems a bit cruel that these companies are replacing them with machines, but from a business standpoint it only makes sense to replace them. What makes these robots more valuable than humans --in terms of labor-- is that they don't have to take frequent breaks, they don't require a salary, and they can work overtime. So it only seems logical to make the switch to robotic.
So judging by these numbers, humans just can’t compete in this type of work environment. Next I will research on how automation can harm human employment in the long run
Though you have some numbers in your writing, make it a little bit longer. You have an interesting subject, so keep the reader's attention as long as possible. I want to learn more about this and what it's going to do for the human race in the working field.
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