By Richard 
The UK uses just 0.5% of the world’s manufacturing robots, compared to 1.2% in France and 1.6% in Italy.
Future outlook and recommendations
Despite these challenges, the report indicates a positive outlook for future AI investment. Three-quarters of surveyed companies plan to increase their AI investments in the coming year.
The report recommends several measures to boost AI adoption, including extending R&D tax relief to cover investment in capital equipment and ensuring the nationwide rollout of the Made Smarter programme, which aims to help SME manufacturers adopt technology and digital skills.
Srinath Jonnalagadda, VP of Industry Strategy for Design & Manufacturing at Autodesk, emphasised the need for a long-term approach: “Taking advantage of new technologies isn’t a one-off investment and the silver bullet for change.
“It demands a shift in mindset and an iterative approach over time, especially in the journey towards future digital factories.”
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