New Ideas, Old Tricks [From the Editor's Desk]

Abstract

As more and more countries ease coronavirus restrictions and open up, the global supply chain crisis does not seem to get better, and many industries are facing a shortage of labor. The old myth that robots will destroy jobs is proving to be far from the truth. In fact, the evidence suggests that robots will be disruptive but ultimately beneficial for labor markets [1] . In a pandemic-ravaged world, it would be a good thing to have more robots to boost productivity affected by staff shortages and to look after older adults who are in need of help.