97% of Spaniards say they know about Artificial Intelligence, and 68% consider it to be the key technology of the next decade.

 

The report Bosch Tech Compass 2026 It reveals that Spanish society maintains a cautiously optimistic relationship with innovation. 68% of citizens identify the Artificial Intelligence as the most decisive technological vector for the next ten years, while 63% trust technology as an essential tool to mitigate the effects of climate change in a highly competitive global environment.

 

Social perception and adoption of technology in Spain

 

According to the data collected by Bosch In their international study of over 11.000 people, 64% of Spaniards say that technology makes their lives more comfortable, and 55% say it facilitates their professional performance. However, this positive view coexists with a sense of digital vertigo: 27% of the population admits that progress is advancing at a speed that exceeds the human capacity to adapt.

 

The chairman of the board of directors of Bosch, Stefan HartungHe points out that "the world is caught between progress and caution about its speed," underlining the need for responsible innovation that prioritizes useful solutions and the real needs of users over mere technical acceleration.

 

Sectoral impact: Health, Sustainability and Automation

 

The healthcare sector is seen as one of the areas of greatest hope by those surveyed. 54% of Spaniards expect that technological advances in medicine will significantly improve their quality of life in the next five years, helping to address critical challenges such as prevention and waiting lists. In the environmental sphere, 67% of the population believes that innovation contributes to making the world a better place.

 

However, automation and robotics are creating divisions. 30% of citizens perceive the Humanoid robots as a threat to society, closely linked to the fear of job displacement. In fact, 47% of Spaniards express concern about unemployment resulting from technological progress.

 

Technological Indicator (Spain)	Percentage (%)
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence	97 %
AI as the most influential technology (10 years)	68 %
Trust in technology against climate change	63 %
Fear of the cyberattacks	63 %
Perception of bureaucracy as an innovation barrier	41 %

 

Barriers to innovation and regulatory challenges

 

The report identifies structural obstacles that limit innovative potential in SpainBureaucracy is cited by 41% as the main obstacle, followed by lack of funding and high energy costs. Furthermore, more than half of those surveyed believe that current regulations do not provide an adequate framework for companies to successfully launch their innovations to market.

 

• Cybersecurity: 63% of citizens fear cyberattacks, making it the main digital concern.
• Education: 61% believe that the education system does not encourage innovative thinking or action.
• AI as a Risk: 35% of the population identifies the Artificial Intelligence as the greatest current technological threat.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Bosch Tech Compass 2026

 

What is the most recognized technology in Spain?

La Artificial Intelligence It is the most well-known technology, with 97% of Spaniards stating that they are familiar with it, and 68% projecting it as the most influential in the long term.

 

What factors, according to Spaniards, are hindering technological progress?

 

The main obstacles are the bureaucracy (41%), the lack of funding for research, energy costs and regulation that 50% of the population considers insufficient or inadequate.

 

How do Spaniards perceive the impact of technology on employment?

There is significant concern about job displacement; 47% of the population fears that progress will lead to unemployment, and 30% see humanoid robots as a social threat.

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