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  • Robotics and Automation
  • International Development Studies
  • Socio-economic Impact Analysis

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  • Ethical, legal, and societal impacts of robotics are predominantly analyzed in Europe and the US.
  • Offshoring has historically driven economic development in many nations by creating jobs and improving living standards.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted supply chain vulnerabilities, prompting interest in onshoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the impacts of robotics on developing nations in a globalized context.
  • To argue for extending the scope of robotics impact discussions to include international equity.
  • To examine how robotics-driven onshoring may affect developing economies and the legacy of colonialism.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and ethical analysis of robotics' socio-economic impacts.
  • Examination of historical economic development models, including offshoring and colonialism.
  • Discussion of current trends in automation, onshoring, and global supply chains.

Main Results:

  • Robotics facilitates onshoring, which risks 'pulling up the ladder' of economic development previously accessible to developing nations.
  • Automation's role in onshoring may reduce the need for low-cost labor, diminishing a key driver of economic growth for developing countries.
  • The economic disparities driving offshoring are often rooted in colonial legacies, necessitating a discussion of distributive justice.

Conclusions:

  • Expanding the discussion of robotics' impacts to developing nations is crucial for international equity.
  • The potential for robotics to disrupt established development pathways requires careful consideration.
  • Addressing the intersection of robotics, onshoring, and colonial legacies is essential for equitable global development.