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How to Stop Worrying and Love the Robot Apocalypse (Update)

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Robotics in Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities

This chapter examines the limited use of robotic technologies in U.S. nursing homes and the regulatory challenges that impede their adoption. It explores the evolving dynamics between human labor and robotics, emphasizing the need for investment in human capital to ensure equitable outcomes in an automated economy. The discussion highlights the positive impacts of collaborative robots on employee retention and patient care while reflecting on the broader implications of automation for work and societal well-being.

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