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The next act for robotics: Human–machine collaboration

GM's robotics chief just revealed why 'robots replacing workers' is the wrong story.

Reporting by McKinsey Insights 1 min brief
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As enterprises deploy next-generation collaborative robotics, the narrative is shifting from automation-as-replacement to human-machine partnership—a critical mindset change for leaders planning AI and robotics investments.

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  1. Source: Mikell Taylor, GM Director of Robotics Strategy

  2. Focus: Human-machine collaboration as next frontier in robotics

  3. Publication: McKinsey (authoritative business strategy outlet)

  4. Date: March 2026

  5. Theme: Dispelling myths around robotics and workforce displacement

  6. Focus: Human-machine collaboration in next-generation robotics

  7. Context: Dispels common myths about robotics deployment

  8. Published: March 2026

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Publisher excerpt: Mikell Taylor, director of robotics strategy at General Motors, discusses next-generation robots and dispels some common myths.
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