Einstellungen und Meinungen der EU-Bürger zu Robotern 2012

The aim of this survey is to gauge public opinion towards robots by measuring public perceptions, acceptance levels, worries and reservations among EU citizens aged 15 and over in the 27 Member States.
Robotics is a key technology for Europe’s future competitiveness. Robots enable efficiency in all manufacturing and production sectors and contribute to employment in the European Union. Public perceptions of robots, are however, often influenced by misconceptions and fears. In order to improve the image of robots and to increase public acceptance, it is necessary to better understand public opinion about this technology.