Over the past 20 years, the number of robots has increased threefold in the global workforce. The United States is expected to lose more than 1.5 million workers to automation over the following ten years. The three key factors for the increase in automation are price, productivity, and the increase in competition for consumer products. Oregon seems to be the most prone state in the United States for loss of employment trailed by Texas, Indiana, Louisiana, and North Carolina.
