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Future of Work in Automotive - Strategic Intelligence

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  • 34 Pages
  • March 2025
  • Region: Global
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 6064747
Future of work technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, drones, digital twins, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), 5G, and autonomous vehicles will transform automotive industry operations.

They will tackle critical industry challenges, including improving productivity and efficiency, accelerating the energy transition, modernizing aging grids, mitigating skilled labor shortages, enhancing workforce safety, and strengthening energy security. These challenges arise due to on going geopolitical tensions, new regulatory frameworks

Interpretation technologies have revolutionized the sector > Interpretation technologies involve using artificial intelligence (AI) to make informed decisions in the workplace. The use of AI in the automotive sector has paved the way for significant advances in the future of work. Implementing interpretation technologies in various aspects of the automotive industry, from autonomous vehicles (AVs) to manufacturing processes, has enhanced efficiency and productivity and changed the way work is conducted. As AI develops and becomes more sophisticated, the impact on the automotive workforce will become more significant.

Automation is instrumental in automotive supply chains > Automation technologies involve using machines to complement human labor. The use of robotics in the automotive sector has been prevalent since the 1960s. Automation technologies have reshaped the traditional manufacturing process, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Automation technologies will continue changing how original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and employees work in the automotive sector, streamlining the manufacturing process.

Investing in connectivity is a must > Connectivity is about using networked devices to improve communication. The integration of 5G and the Industrial Internet is changing how work is conducted in the automotive industry, enabling real-time data transmission,
smart factories, and improved operational efficiency. 5G technology is critical for developing reliable and safe AVs as the ultra-low latency allows for split-second decision-making based on real-time information. Industrial Internet is key to developing automated manufacturing plants and smart factories. It enables machines, sensors, and other devices to be connected to the same network, communicate, and share data.

This report presents the analyst’s proprietary future of work framework,
built around five transformative technology categories: automation,
visualization, interpretation, collaboration, and connectivity.

Future of work technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, drones, digital twins, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), 5G, and collaboration tools will transform the automotive industry. They will tackle critical industry challenges, including

Key Highlights

  • Automation, including robotics, drones, autonomous vehicles, and intelligent automation, is a critical investment for all automotive industry segments. Automation technologies will help solve a range of industry challenges, most notably improving productivity and efficiency by handling operations and maintenance tasks. Automotive companies that fail to invest in automation will get left behind.
  • Connectivity technologies such as 5G (& 6G from 2030s) and industrial internet will enhance vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, accelerate the development of autonomous driving, and optimize smart manufacturing processes. These advancements will enable real-time data exchange for improved safety, traffic management, and user experiences through features like over-the-air updates and in-car connectivity.
  • AI will take over key decision-making processes that previously relied on human expertise, performing these tasks with greater speed and complexity while gathering richer insights. AI algorithms can process vast amounts of data collected from vehicles in real-time, exploiting it for predictive maintenance. AI enables the development of AVs enhancing their ability to perceive, understand, and interact with their environment.

Scope

This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the future of work in the automotive industry including:

  • How future of work technologies will solve five key automotive industry challenges
  • Which future of work technologies companies across the automotive industry value chain should invest in, explore, and ignore
  • Leading adopters and specialist vendors of future of work technologies in the automotive industry
  • Case studies
  • M&A and hiring trends
  • A thematic scorecard ranking major automotive companies in the future of work theme

Reasons to Buy

  • The analyst’s strategic intelligence ecosystem is a single, integrated global research platform that provides an easy-to-use framework for tracking all themes across all companies in all sectors.
  • This report is essential reading for senior executives to understand how the automotive industry will be transformed by future of work technologies, ensuring your company does not get left behind.

Table of Contents

  • Executive Summary
  • Players
  • The analyst's Future of Work Framework
  • The Impact of the Future of Work on Automotive
  • Case Studies
  • The Future of Work Timeline
  • Signals
  • Companies
  • Sector Scorecard
  • Glossary
  • Further Reading
  • Thematic Research Methodology
  • About the Analyst
  • Contact the Publisher
List of Tables
Table 1: The future of work story
Table 2: M&As associated with the future of work theme since January 2023
Table 3: Leading future of work adopters in the automotive industry
Table 4: Specialist future of work vendors in the automotive industry
Table 5: Vehicle Manufacturing scorecard company screen
Table 6: Vehicle Manufacturing scorecard thematic screen
Table 7: Vehicle Manufacturing scorecard valuation screen
Table 8: Vehicle Manufacturing scorecard risk screen
Table 9: Glossary
Table 10: Further reading

List of Figures
Figure 1: Key players in the future of work theme
Figure 2: the analyst’s future of work framework
Figure 3: Thematic investment matrix
Figure 4: Hyundai and Kia’s new ‘X-ble Shoulder’ wearable robot
Figure 5: GAC’s GoMate humanoid robot
Figure 6: SupplyWhy demonstrates how agentic AI can enefit the automotive industry
Figure 7: Toyota’s Hyper F concept car
Figure 8: Theme mentions in vehicle manufacturer company filings, Jan 2020 - Dec 2024
Figure 9: Top vehicle manufacturers by company filing mentions of AI, Jan 2020 - Dec 2024
Figure 10: Number of AV-related active jobs in the automotive industry, 2020 - 2024
Figure 11: Top 10 automotive companies by AV-related jobs posted, 2020 - 2024

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • ABB
  • Aeye
  • Alteryx
  • Alibaba
  • Alphabet
  • Amazon
  • AMD
  • Argo AI
  • AutoX
  • Asana
  • AT&T
  • Apple
  • BAIC
  • Baidu
  • BMW
  • Boston Dynamics
  • BYD
  • Cerence
  • DealSocket
  • Denso
  • Deutsche Telekom
  • Epic Games
  • Ericsson
  • Figure.AI
  • FANUC
  • Ford
  • Garmin
  • GAC
  • Geely
  • GM
  • Helm.AI
  • Horizon Robotics
  • Hubspot
  • Hyundai
  • Intel
  • Kawasaki
  • Markforged
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Mitsubishi
  • Microsoft
  • Nissan
  • Nuro
  • Oracle
  • Pony.AI
  • Prewave
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Salesforce
  • Scale AI
  • Siemens
  • SLM Solutions
  • Stellantis
  • Stratasys
  • Tesla
  • Telefónica
  • T-Mobile
  • Trello
  • Toyota
  • Verizon
  • Volkswagen
  • Waymo
  • WeRide
  • Workspace
  • Xpeng
  • Zoox