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China firm rolls off cute robot vehicle for Apple's iPhone supplier

· Source: interestingengineering.com

In short

Chinese robotics firm UBTECH Robotics has validated its Chitu α autonomous logistics vehicle through Production Validation Testing at Foxconn's New Energy Vehicle R&D Centre in Zhengzhou. The L4-level vehicle is part of UBTECH's full-stack robotics solution for smart factories, designed to automate material handling and logistics tasks in industrial settings. The system integrates with humanoid robots and other mobile robots to create 24/7 closed-loop workflows for storage, sorting, handling, and distribution.

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Tags: autonomous, logistics, robotics, automation, factory, warehouse

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