BEIJING - We use 10 000 robot manufacturers. Next year, the number of robots will be added up to 300,000 and will reach 1 million units next two years. The decision will be made gradually.
Foxconn use 10,000 robots to produce Apple's iPad
Manufacturing companies in China that manufactures products made by Apple, that Foxconn, decided to replace the power plant workers using the robot. In the next three years, producing iPad Foxconn plans to include more robots to replace the work that had been done by human power.
China's Xinhua news agency said the company will replace workers with robots in the sectors most simple and routine nature, such as welding and product assembly. The move is believed to reduce labor costs and improve efficiency. Use of robots is also believed to be cheaper because the companies do not have to give salary increases.
Information only, because the salary is considered very low last year, 18 workers Foxconn attempted suicide, 14 of whom were rescued. In response to this, the company eventually raise the wages of factory workers by 30 percent in June 2010. Then re-raise the 66 percent additional pay in October 2010 ago.
Many labor activists to talk about poor working conditions combined with long working hours. The company also was concerned about worker health and strong pressure to remain silent makes the latest Apple products. Many employees who can not handle the stress in the factories.
The company claims the salary increase is not associated with suicide attempts. However, on the other hand, employees also asked for an agreement not to commit suicide.
