Why the UK Is Losing the Race in Robotics

Danielle Blake, robotics recruiter and headhunter at Lawrence Harvey, joins Paul Fernandez to unpack the uncomfortable truth: why the UK is falling behind in the global robotics race.

From humanoid automation and autonomous vehicles to the tiny talent pools building this future, Danielle shares why Britain is lagging—and what it will take to catch up.

With deep experience placing top talent across Europe and the US, she reveals why education isn’t keeping pace, which industries are booming, and how curiosity is still the most underrated career advantage.

🎙️ Key Highlights:

The real reason the UK can’t compete with the US and Asia

Why only 15 people in the world can fill some critical robotics roles

How robots will (and won’t) replace human jobs

What’s broken in education—and why innovators struggle to emerge

Where the biggest opportunities in robotics are right now

How to build a career in automation without being an engineer

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