THE ROLE OF ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGIES IN MODERNIZING BUSINESS PROCESSES
Keywords:
robotic technologies, business modernization, robotic process automation (RPA), Industry 4.0, collaborative robots, digital transformation, productivity, supply chain automation, artificial intelligence, Uzbekistan.Abstract
This article investigates the transformative role of robotic technologies in modernizing contemporary business processes across key industrial sectors. Drawing on market data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), World Economic Forum reports, and peer-reviewed academic literature, the study demonstrates how automation, collaborative robots (cobots), robotic process automation (RPA), and AI-integrated robotic systems are reshaping manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, and service industries. The article presents quantitative analyses—including tables on global market growth, sector-specific productivity gains, cost-benefit comparisons, regional adoption rates, and emerging technology integrations—to substantiate claims about efficiency improvements and economic impacts. The findings indicate that robotic adoption is no longer limited to large corporations but is increasingly accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in emerging economies including Central Asia. The article concludes with strategic recommendations for business leaders and policymakers navigating the fourth industrial revolution.
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