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STMicroelectronics is set to implement over 100 humanoid robots in its legacy fabs in Europe to improve operational efficiency. These robots will perform routine and physically demanding tasks, such as handling silicon wafers.

This move comes as STMicro plans to retrain workers for specialized roles and has announced a reduction of 5,000 employees in 2024. The introduction of automation aims to enhance productivity in older plants that struggle against newer, highly automated fabs in China. The European Chips Act provides limited funding for modernization, focusing instead on new projects.