Companies focus on safety as robotics industry sees new wave of advancement

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The robotics industry has seen a boom in advancement over the last few years.

With new technology comes questions about the long-term use of these products and whether or not they are ready to be introduced into the market.

Major companies are now shifting their focus to safety, making sure robotic technology can operate efficiently and reliably alongside humans.

Mike Nielsen with Intel RealSense joined ARC Bakersfield to share more insight into how the industry will move into the future.