Automation with Purpose: How Robotics Can Sustainably Replace Prohibitive Labor
Introduction In the 21st century, automation and robotics have emerged as transformative forces reshaping industries, economies, and societies. Robots, once confined to factory floors, are now entering fields such as healthcare, agriculture, logistics, mining, disaster response, and even space exploration. Their capacity to undertake prohibitive labor—tasks that are dangerous, repetitive, or physically demanding—makes them indispensable…