Ismael Sanz

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Ismael Sanz is a leading researcher at the intersection of technology adoption, human capital, and industrial transformation. His work primarily investigates the determinants and societal implications of robotics integration, focusing on how firms navigate the transition toward automation. Sanz’s most influential paper, “Why is your company not robotic?” (2022, 38 citations), provides a critical framework for understanding the technology and workforce prerequisites for successful robotization, highlighting both the competitive advantages and inherent risks for companies. His more recent study, “Robots in action” (2024, 6 citations), offers a granular empirical analysis of robot adoption across diverse Spanish industries, uncovering the complex factors—from firm size to skill availability—that drive or hinder automation. By bridging labor economics and innovation studies, Sanz’s work offers actionable insights for policymakers and business leaders grappling with the future of work. His research is essential reading for students and scholars interested in how technological change reshapes organizational strategy, labor markets, and economic competitiveness in the age of Industry 4.0.