Analysis of the Robotics Market in Russia: Problems and Prospects of Development in the Context of Digitalization

Aim. The presented study aims to analyze the Russian robotics market in the context of digitalization — transformation of socio-economic systems, and to identify areas where robotics is actively used, both in Russia and globally.

Tasks. The authors analyze the market of industrial and service robotics in Russia and examine the socio-economic effects of robotization, showing its key role in improving the efficiency of the national economy, increasing performance, and saving labor.

Methods. This study uses analysis and comparison of indicators characterizing the robotics industry in the Russian Federation.

Results. A number of current problems and advances in the development of robotics in Russia are examined with allowance for the existing institutional support in this industry. Proposals for the development of robotics are put forward.

Conclusions. Progress in robotization results in labor savings in the field of production and services, reducing the working time fund in both areas. The study shows that in the context of transformation of socio-economic systems it is necessary to build a model of institutional support. A development strategy for the robotics industry in Russia should focus on such directions as personnel training, technology entrepreneurship, and government subsidization. The authors see avenues for future research in the development and substantiation of additional proposals on the mechanisms of government regulation of robotics, risk insurance, and development of entrepreneurial competencies in the field of digital entrepreneurship.

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