Issue Workers accept rule-based robots but not adaptive ones, with displacement the stated worry

Summary

Deloitte counts human acceptance among the barriers to scaling physical AI. Most workers are generally at ease with robots that follow predictable rules. Systems that learn and change their own behaviour introduce new uncertainty, and the report singles out fear of losing jobs as the main concern. Experts cited in the chapter nonetheless expect most roles to shift toward working alongside machines rather than disappearing. The stated aim is a workplace where robots take on repetitive or hazardous tasks while people concentrate on creative problem-solving and complex decisions. The report adds that deployments across sectors share a common feature, which is augmenting people where safety, precision or accessibility matter most.