Exploring the challenges and effects of implementing automation and robotics in Zimbabwe

Abstract

The research was done with the main focus of finding both challenges, and effects of implementing automation and robotics in Zimbabwe as there are relatively new concepts that are gradually gaining attention and adoption in various industries. Zimbabwe has been exploring the potential benefits of automation and robotics to enhance productivity, competitiveness and economic growth. Robotics and automation are a rapidly evolving field that create intelligent machines capable of performing tasks accurately without human intervention, efficiently and ultimately improving productivity and quality in various domains. The research found out that automation and robotics in as much as it plays a pivotal role in increasing operational efficiency and improving productivity, it also has negative effects in Zimbabwe which are lack of skilled workers, training systems that are still developing, high cost, skill gap and job displacement. Therefore, the research suggested some recommendations which may address the negative impacts to lessen in future. Some of the recommendations given places much emphasis on investing in education, training programs that cater to these technologies, creating an enabling environment with supportive policies and accessible funding mechanism.