Automatization in the United States. Social Sciences. Research Paper

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Automation in the United States
Technology has significantly transformed human beings' lives from health, education, leisure, energy, construction, financial services, and manufacturing, to mention a few. It strengthens the economy, encourages innovation, and promises incredible opportunities. From internal combustion engines, electrification to smartphones, technology has greatly improved how human beings travel, communicate with each other, purchase products, travel, and access information (World Economic Forum, np). Similarly, technology is transforming individual lives; it has also changed how people work and employment availability. As technology advancements continue to increase, anxieties about automation taking human responsibilities are also on the rise. Today, robots have not only taken blue-collar jobs of less-educated Americans, but artificial intelligence (AI) has shaken up the white and high skilled jobs, leaving no employee resistant to the impact of technology on the American workforce. However, everything is not lost, as humans can still work with robots in harmony and improve an organization's productivity and efficiency.
Undeniably, automation has made a tremendous contribution to making life easier for humans, even things considered to be simple. It has been utilized in many industries in the United States, including health and medicine, law enforcement, transportation, agriculture and food service, and manufacturing (World Economic Forum, np). In health, automation has been used to make work easier, accurate, and faster. For instance, automation is used in surgery to perform procedures with increased precision. In the armed forces, robots are widely used in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, search and rescue, combat rescue, explosive ordnance disposal, and mine clearance (Vishnoi, 174). In manufacturing, robots have evolved into more advanced devices that enhance productivity. For example, in the automotive industry, robots are widely used in the assembly, welding, painting, material removal, part transfer, and machine tending.
Automation helps organizations achieve a competitive edge by increasing production rates and productivity. In the current competitive business environment, efficiency and agility is not a choice but a strategic necessity. Nowadays, production expenditures are rising fast, and manufacturers have no control over raw material costs and labour costs (Carbonero, 7). With this in mind, automation offers a manufacturer the opportunity to control production costs and increase productivity. For example, Amazon’s robots handle 45% of repetitive work, thus reducing labour costs and increasing order fulfilment (Gaynor, np). Besides, the systems allow employees to focus on higher-value tasks such as problem-solving and developing innovative solutions. By implementing automation, an organization can reduce labour costs, increase quality through good control, and increase production by leveraging machines.
Automation ensures efficient use of materials, reduction of labour time and lead time, improved product quality, and increased employee safety. Most organizations have adopted automated systems to ensure consistenc...