Nissan's AI Robots Are Moving Heavy Parts in Tennessee - Business Insider
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In short
Nissan has deployed a fleet of AI-powered autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its Smyrna, Tennessee factory, replacing some forklift trips in the body shop. The robots, made by OTTO (owned by Rockwell Automation), can haul up to 4,190 pounds and communicate with production equipment to adjust deliveries in real time. The rollout will eliminate 64 forklift and tug operator roles, with affected workers offered other positions in the plant as part of Nissan's broader cost-reduction and turnaround strategy.
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Tags: automation, robotics, manufacturing, logistics, supply-chain, material-handling