The Automation Gap: Why the U.S. is Losing the Robotics Race (and How to Win It Back)

This new DBR77 Industrial Intelligence report analyzes the critical “Automation Gap” facing American manufacturing. The data shows the U.S. now ranks 9th globally in robot density, trailing South Korea, China, and Germany.

This gap is no longer about technology—it’s about execution. Download the full report to understand the strategic risk and the roadmap to reclaim America’s industrial leadership.

Download the free report to learn:

• The “Productivity Divide”: How Asian manufacturers leverage deep automation to achieve up to 40% more output per worker.
• The “Digitalization Deficit”: Why only 28% of American SMEs use integrated digital systems (IoT) to manage production—and why you cannot automate what you don’t measure.
• The Cost of Inaction: The data-driven analysis showing how the U.S. risks losing 20-25% of its manufacturing cost advantage by 2030.
• The Missing Framework: Why federal initiatives (like the CHIPS Act) are not enough without a national deployment strategy.
• The Carolinas Opportunity: A strategic look at how the Carolinas are positioned to become America’s first AI-driven manufacturing corridor, providing a blueprint for the nation.

Who is this report for?

• C-Suite Executives (CEOs, COOs): Understand the strategic risk and investment priorities.
• Plant Managers & VPs of Operations: Benchmark your facility against global standards.
• Automation & Engineering Leaders: Get the data to build a business case for integration.
• Policy Makers & Economic Leaders: Analyze the regional and national path to competitiveness.