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Chief Robotics Officer


Overview

Chief Robotics Officer

Introduction

Chief robotics officers (CROs) are experienced robotics professionals with expertise in engineering, information technology, and business management. They oversee all robotics-related operations at their employer and also focus on the interactions between robots and their human coworkers. CROs are also known as chief automation officers and systems automation officers.

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Median Salary

$153,068

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Employment Prospects

Good

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Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree


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Experience

Several years of experience


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Skills

Business Management
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Personality Traits

Problem-Solving
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Earnings

Chief robotics officers earned salaries that ranged from $68,600 to $187,200 in 2021, according to Comparably.com, a Web site that allows users to post salary information and reviews of companies. They received median annual earnings of $153,068.

Chief robotics officers typically receive a generous benefits package, which can include any of the following: paid holidays, vacations, and si...

Work Environment

Work settings for chief robotics officers range from boardrooms and offices to factory floors and design studios. They are also employed at industrial-scale farms, transportation facilities, and any other place where robotics technology is being installed or improved. Travel to installation sites and the offices of clients is required, but the amount varies based on the employer. Chief robotics...

Outlook

In 2020, there were 2.7 million industrial robots operating in factories worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Robotic systems are increasingly utilized in non-manufacturing sectors such as agriculture, energy, law enforcement, transportation. The integration of robotics into manufacturing plants and other settings will accelerate in the next decade, and Robotics Bus...

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