Japan has developed a sophisticated network of robots to cope with an ageing workforce and a restrictive immigration policy.
Many countries depend on immigrant workers to maintain their Gross Domestic Products. Countries like india, China, Mexico, France and the Philippines lead the world in supplying migrant workers.
Japan's government has a strict policy that discourages immigrant labour. As the Japanese population grows older, Japan is experience a shortage of able-bodied workers from the homeland.
The answer? The Japanese are developing sophisticated robots to pick up the slack.
And this trend extends to professions including dentistry. A Japanese humanoid responds in pain if a dental student hits a nerve while drilling on teeth in the robot's mouth.
Robots are performing a wide range of repetitive tasks in manufacturing sectors, led by the automotive industry. Honda is a major investor in robot technology.
Humanoids require no salary nor benefits. Breaks, vacations and holidays are of little concern.
Robot technology should improve Japan's productivity.
From an international trade perspective, Japan may best profit from its humanoid workforce by exporting its robotic products to nations overdependent on immigrant workers.
