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Robots Will Do Every Human Factory Job in 2 Years: What Pharma Standards Mean for the Transition

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Position paper examining the implications of pharmaceutical manufacturing standards (USP, GMP) for full factory robotization. Analyzes the claim that robots will perform every human factory job within two years and evaluates it against current regulatory, technical, and economic constraints. Proposes a staged automation framework that prioritizes quality-critical operations.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19643595

Author: Waern, Nicolas

Language: English

Topic: Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7154835705

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