ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, ROBOTICS AND EMPLOYMENT IN MANUFACTURING FIRMS

Abstract

This study examined artificial intelligence, robotics and its impact on employment in manufacturing firms. The theoretical foundation of this study is the labour replacement theory which explains that human labor is displaced or rendered obsolete—often permanently—due to technological, economic, or structural changes. The study adopted the survey research design and both the descriptive and 
inferential statistics were used to analyze the data obtained via questionnaire responses. It was identified after the analysis that; there was significant difference on how artificial intelligent affects job displacement in manufacturing organization; There is an impact of robotics on wages and benefits of employees in manufacturing organization. It was recommended that, the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace should be encouraged by employers in order to aid employees in overcoming hurdles, rigors and stress 
in the job, leading to job enhancement and hence increasing employee satisfaction and productivity.