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Virginia Tech: Smarter Robots Could Help Autistic Adults Thrive in Manufacturing Jobs
November 14, 2025
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:

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Smarter robots could help autistic adults thrive in manufacturing jobs

By Jordi Shelton

Autistic adults face lower employment rates than their equally qualified peers, in part because many workplaces don't meet their needs. Meanwhile, manufacturers are struggling to hire skilled workers, and they may be overlooking the autistic talent pool.

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