Research Study Finds Automation is Reducing Workplace Injuries
Sector predictions of automated tasks in 2030. Source: Lamber Goodnow

Research Study Finds Automation is Reducing Workplace Injuries

In this edition of the #Robotics User News #newsletter, a new #research study from Lamber Goodnow found that by 2030, #robotics and #industrialautomation are expected to reduce workplace injuries annually by 161,000. #Safety

On #BlackFriday, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab and Mecalux released a study that found #warehouse #automation and #AI are expanding the human #workforce, not reducing it.

Walt Disney Imagineering released a video showcasing the latest parks-related robot #deployment. Olaf from Frozen will meet guests at Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Paris .

Humanoid Global Holdings (CSE: ROBO | OTCQB: RBOHF | FRA: 0XM1) announced two new investments with global robotics marketplace HowToRobot and Formic receiving #funding.

And SOSV is hosting the 2025 VC-Founder Robotics Matchup December 1-5. #startups


Report: Automation helping reduce workplace injuries

Humanoid robot touching human fingertip
A new study by workplace lawyers Lamber Goodnow found that by 2030, automation is expected to reduce workplace injuries annually by 161,000.

Black Friday 2025: MIT-Mecalux study finds warehouse automation, AI expanding human workforce, not reducing it

MIT-Mecalux research collaboration logo
Research from Mecalux and the MIT Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab found rapid adoption of automation and AI, 2-3 payback periods and rising demand for high-skill warehouse roles.

VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering debuts Olaf the snowman robot from ‘Frozen’ series

Bruce Vaughn, President and Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Imagineering, and Natacha Rafalski, Présidente of Disneyland Paris, with Olaf robot
Walt Disney Imagineering released details of a new Olaf the snowman robot from the 'Frozen' film franchise. The robot will soon debut at Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland.

Humanoid Global announces investments in HowToRobot, Formic

Humanoid robot
Humanoid Global announced two investments, in global robotics marketplace HowToRobot, and RaaS vendor Formic, as the company expands its humanoid and AI portfolio.

SOSV hosting VC-Founder Robotics Matchup December 1-5, 2025

SOSV VC-Founder 2025 details
Venture capital fund and investment company SOSV is hosting the 2025 VC-Founder Robotics Matchup, bringing together over 200 startups and 200 investors for virtual, one-on-one meetings from December 1-5.


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