Baxter and Manufacturing

The U.S. could in the near future enter into a new era of manufacturing renaissance.  This is good - - but good will also be different.  Companies like Rethinking Robotics have developed a next generation robot called Baxter.  Manufacturing output in states like Ohio and Indiana may see substantial increases.  This output will be a function of Baxter and not Bill or Betty (if Bill or Betty designs robots like Baxter, they will see increases in their standard of living during the era of manufacturing renaissance - - what side of the ledger you are on in the context of robotics and AI is highly critical).

The march goes on as it always has and will - - the substitution of technology for lower skilled labor.  This substitution will also continue its march of the labor ladder.