> ...robots could return manufacturing of smartphones, computers and TVs to U.S. shores
China will rule electronics for the foreseeable future. Even if its advantage in labor costs were eliminated, China's parts ecosystem, lax recycling regulations, and (increasingly exclusive) access to rare earth metals will keep it on top for some time to come.
Their manufacturing technology is also arguably the most advanced in the world. We can't assume that another player would win if this were just a technological problem.
China will rule electronics for the foreseeable future. Even if its advantage in labor costs were eliminated, China's parts ecosystem, lax recycling regulations, and (increasingly exclusive) access to rare earth metals will keep it on top for some time to come.
Their manufacturing technology is also arguably the most advanced in the world. We can't assume that another player would win if this were just a technological problem.