From baristas to inspectors, Singapore's robot workforce plugs labour gaps

From baristas to inspectors, Singapore's robot workforce plugs labour gaps

Robot barista "Ella", designed by Crown Digital, makes a coffee autonomously after receiving orders, in Singapore, April 26, 2022. REUTERS/Travis Teo

After struggling to find staff during the pandemic, businesses in Singapore have increasingly turned to deploy robots to help carry out a range of tasks, from surveying construction sites to scanning library bookshelves.

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