Foxconn Replacing Workers with Robots

Foxconn, the Taiwan-based manufacturer that has had complaints of poor working conditions to the point that there were 16 suicides, had promised better conditions and higher wages. It seems that they are opting for robotic workers that will never complain to replace some of their 1.2 million employees. About 10,000 Foxbots were reportedly delivered to one of the factories, with another 20,000 expected by the end of the year. While each costs around $20,000, about three times the average worker's salary, they certainly will not complain about unsanitary bathrooms or nutritionless meals.

Via CNET

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