Enabling a global manufacturing to take the lead on socially responsible automation

Generating a set of recommendations to reshape the relationship between businesses and workers in a digitally enabled future.

The client, a globally renowned high-tech manufacturer, recognised the transformative potential of automation in addressing global challenges such as climate change, enhanced workplace safety, and improved supply chain resilience – aiming to position themselves as industry leaders in responsible robotics development. With this objective in mind, the client engaged Xynteo to collaborate on a research and design project to learn about the potential for socially responsible automation in Europe.

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Ideas co-created via workshops using thought leader interviews

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Innovations shortlisted for presentation to senior leaders

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Detailed roadmap blueprints developed for project activation

The initiative

The key objectives for the engagement:

  • Explore the potential of SRA in Europe
  • Identify strategic opportunities for ABB to lead in SRA
  • Develop innovative concepts for responsible automation implementation
  • Create blueprints for pilot projects demonstrating SRA benefits

Implementation of socially responsible automation solutions through this project demonstrates our clients commitment to responsible innovation and can act as a model for the robotics industry.

Xynteo’s role

Research and analysis:

  • Conducted exploration into SRA opportunities in Europe
  • Combined qualitative interview data with quantitative secondary data
  • Analysed economic, technological, societal, political, and ethical perspectives

Strategic innovation:

  • Developed delivery blueprints for selected concepts.
  • Led co-creation process to develop intervention concepts
  • Facilitated shortlisting of promising ideas

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Nicolas Midegs

Head of Marketing, Xynteo

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