New Delhi, April 27 -- The next five years will be crucial in determining how physical autonomous systems evolve globally by 2031, according to a World Economic Forum (WEF) report.

The report states that the future of robotics will largely depend on two key factors, technological innovation and societal acceptance, leading to four possible scenarios.

Among these, "proven deployment" and "tech disillusionment" are seen as the most likely outcomes. In the proven deployment scenario, robotics grows steadily in controlled environments such as logistics, ports, and mining, with stable public trust. In contrast, tech disillusionment may arise if expectations are not met, resulting in reduced investment and limited industrial use.

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