PALO ALTO, CA—Despite the widespread fear that robots will be taking over the factory floor, new data recently released by A.T. Kearney and Drishti show that humans still perform 72 percent of manufacturing tasks.

CHICAGO—A video showcases some of the robots that were on display at McCormick Place this week.

ANN ARBOR, MI—Equipping robots with vision guidance systems eliminates the need for expensive fixtures that often must be removed or modified when manufacturers introduce new products or parts.

FORT COLLINS, CO—Robert Harvey disputes the claim that robots are job killers. In fact, the sales manager at custom automation supplier CBW Automation says it’s the opposite—robots keep U.S. companies competitive.