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Cost Efficiency and the Economic Shift
One of the most compelling advantages of these robots is their cost. Operating at roughly $1 to $3 per hour compared to human wages of $15 to $35, Figure 03 offers a cost-effective alternative for businesses seeking efficiency. Companies can reduce labor costs, eliminate issues related to sick days or office politics, and ensure continuous productivity—day and night, year-round.
For instance, Amazon already employs over a million robots in their warehouses. While most are not humanoid, the trend toward deploying more sophisticated AI-driven robots suggests a future where human roles are supplanted by these machines on a massive scale.