Enablers and Barriers for Introduction of Robotics as an AMT in the Indian Industries (Case of SME’s)

In today's economic environment, enterprises that solely rely on traditional technologies cannot meet dynamic customer demands. Several studies confirm that a nation's growth is dictated, to a large extent, by the performance of small businesses. However, the reality is that SMEs are constantly struggling to survive and maintain their schedule of activities. This is evident in the track record of the majority of SMEs in the developing countries: they have been unable to reap the benefits of globalization. This unfortunate predicament may be attributed to the fact that many developing countries face major challenges in suitably developing and using modern technologies. Hence, Introduction of Robotics as an Advanced Manufacturing