So Honda has brought in robots to replace their painting division. But what needs to be highlighted is that when unemployment runs so high in the country and the automobile sector being one of the largest employment sectors, a company like Honda Motors thinks it’s fine to let robots do some work too. In contrast, Tata and Maruti are fine examples of employee recruitment and satisfaction. A recent study has revealed that car buyers were inclined to choose Maruti products because of high employee satisfaction within the car company.
I am of the opinion that Robots are fine where labour shortage is a problem. But it’s impractical to engage in such moves where there is surplus labour available. I own one of Honda’s cars and am impressed with the quality of their engineering. But when i ponder over the effect of such tactics from employers in all manufacturing facilities and domains, I can’t help but worry. It would please me greatly to know that skilled Indian hands are at work at Honda Motors’ plant in Manesar.
Submitted by Ramesh H. M.
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Honda is bringing its Japanese culture into India. I Agree with the author that when there is huge workforce available, why are the company resorting to engaging robots that could easily be handled by humans.
I dread the day when robots will be involved in car making and driving them around.
Painting is special. Robots can do it better than humans can, in an environment that is absolutely chock full of toxic fumes. The same is not true for example, for bolting an engine in place. The interesting thing to watch will be whether they bring in robots for things other than painting.
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