South Korean factories to replace humans with robots

Plus: Researchers develop the first-ever gas turbine powered by pure hydrogen. Jun 12, 2022 [Blueprint]( Workers' rights and job security are very important issues that need to be developed, and South Korea's new regulation called the Serious Disasters Punishment Act is a step taken in this direction. The law declares that if a worker dies or sustains serious injuries during work, courts could sue the CEO or high-ranking managers of the companies, and even send them to jail. Intimidating, right? As a result of this, South Korean companies are allegedly investing in robots to replace human workers. Before we dive into this serious topic, let’s have a look at the video of the day to see how a Toyota MR2 works with Formula 1 tires. Good morning. I’m Mert, an editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s get started. [Play]VIDEO OF THE DAY [YouTubers put Formula 1 tires on a used Toyota MR2]( [Formula 1 tires on a used Toyota MR2]( What is the end result of this strange experiment? [Must Read]MUST READ [South Korean factories are rushing to replace humans with robots]( [Automated warehouse with robotic arms stock photo.]( [Automated warehouse with robotic arms stock photo.]( imaginima/iStock A new regulation that came into effect in South Korea in January states that if workers die or sustain serious injuries during work, courts could fine the CEO or high-ranking managers of the firms or even send them to jail. This event has spurred an increase in [investment in robots]( the nation, [according to a report]( by Rest of World published on June 6. “Throughout our history, we’ve always had to find ways to stay ahead,” Kim Yong-rae, the CEO of Speefox, South Korea’s biggest manufacturer of capacitors, told the news outlet. “Automation is the next step in that process.” “The law is a huge issue in business right now,” added Kim Hyo-jin, a managing director at Speefox and Yong-rae’s daughter. “Fortunately for us, we were already automating, so when the law came, we were ready.” → Seeking out options to have fewer workers. The new law has pushed companies to seek out options to have fewer workers or perhaps none at all.“Companies are moving to reduce human labor,” Jung Jin-woo, a Seoul National University of Science & Technology professor who studies occupational safety told Rest of World. “There’s also hesitation to jump into any high-risk projects.” [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Linkedin]( [INNOVATION]INNOVATION [Researchers develop the first-ever gas turbine powered by pure hydrogen]( Gas turbines can be found everywhere, but as the world transitions to zero emissions, the features need to adapt or be left behind. Now, researchers at the University of Stavanger have announced that they have successfully developed a method for [using pure hydrogen]( as fuel in a gas turbine. 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