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        "msgid": "labour-crisis-deepens-as-humanoid-robots-readied-to-replace-humans-1780291003",
        "date": "2026-05-31 10:10:00",
        "title": "Labour Crisis Deepens as Humanoid Robots Readied to Replace Humans",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "bisnis",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "The global labour shortage, exacerbated by declining birth rates and aging populations, is accelerating humanoid robot development. With McKinsey projecting a $370bn robotics market by 2040, countries like Japan are prioritising AI-driven solutions to boost productivity and address workforce gaps.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, VIVA \u2013 A worsening global labour crisis is driving\naccelerated development of humanoid robots, with technology once seen as\nfuturistic now viewed as a practical solution to workforce shortages\ncaused by declining birth rates and population ageing.<\/p>\n<p>The issue was a key topic at the two-day Humanoids Summit in Tokyo,\nJapan, which brought together tech firms, policymakers, and robotics\nexperts to discuss advancements and future applications.<\/p>\n<p>Brendan Schulman, Vice President of Policy at Boston Dynamics, stated\nmany nations face serious demographic challenges. \u201cIn Japan, the United\nStates, and globally, we do not have sufficient birth rates to maintain\nthe workforce we need,\u201d he said, citing The Japan Times on 31 May\n2026.<\/p>\n<p>Schulman added that declining birth rates have triggered\nunprecedented investment in robotics. \u201cThe drop in birth rates is\ndriving unprecedented investment in robots,\u201d he noted, adding that the\nsignificant economic potential is intensifying international\ncompetition. \u201cThere is substantial downstream economic value, which\nnaturally fuels a highly competitive global market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Management consultancy McKinsey estimates the global robotics market\nwill reach $370 billion (approximately \u00a3300 billion at current exchange\nrates) by 2040. This potential has led governments worldwide to view\nAI-powered robots as a key solution to enhance productivity and address\nlabour shortages.<\/p>\n<p>Japan, grappling with an ageing population and declining population,\nis among the most serious in developing the sector. Under Prime Minister\nSanae Takaichi, the government has set a target for Japan to capture 30%\nof the global AI robot production market by 2040. Interest in humanoid\nrobots has grown due to advances in physical AI.<\/p>",
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