SectionRegional Demand Patterns in RoboticsPublished: DatePublished on ZhilianhaiWhat drives regional differencesDominant industries and their labour costs.Available engineering and maintenance skills.Support programmes for automation investment.Energy and utility costs affecting payback.ImplicationsPatternSupplier responseHigh labour cost, tight skillsLead with payback and reliabilityCost-sensitive, abundant labourLead with price and ease of usePolicy-supported regionSupport the customer's application paperwork