Reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. hinges entirely on advances in automation and robotics—and those advances, in turn, rely on next-generation tools like integrated development environments, foundation models, smart robotics skills, and flexible automation platforms. This isn’t merely an incremental shift; it’s the next industrial revolution. I estimate it will unlock up to $30 trillion in GDP over the next decade, as countries compete fiercely for leadership. Eclipse is our time!
Ken Macken
11mo
Spot on, Lior. The scale you're highlighting is immense, and your point about advanced tools being the key is crucial. The foundation is already significant: IFR data indicates ~5 million industrial robots active today. Conservatively estimating their output replacing $35k/yr workers, that's ~$175 billion/year in current robotic labor value. Projecting that to 50 million robots by the mid-2030s seems entirely plausible, especially powered by the integrated development environments, foundation models, and smarter skills you mentioned and what my team Workr Labs is building. It truly feels like robotics is leaving its 'DOS era' and entering its 'Windows moment.' Thrilled to be part of building this next industrial revolution!
wralyn penick
10mo
You can say 10,000 more times ! In the next 5 years if you are not automating at least 50%of your workflows and processes with Ai then you will be drastically behind the curve in manufacturing. It imperative for American industrialization and National Security that companies urgently integrate as much Ai, software and robotics as they possibly can into their production and processes ASAP!
This is such an exciting time for innovation! The way you're tying together robotics, automation, and the reshoring movement is spot on. It really feels like we're on the cusp of something transformative, and the potential for economic growth is huge. Can't wait to see how things unfold in the coming years!
Formic Technologies•12K followers
11moAs someone who owns and operates robots that produce goods daily in 100+ American factories, I couldn't agree more. (95% confidence you have something in your house or car that our robots helped make) - these 4 years since we started have seen an incredibly rapid rate of adoption.