What are China's 'dark factories'?
9 months ago
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- #automation
- #robotics
- China is investing in fully-automated 'dark factories' for manufacturing products like smartphones and cars.
- These factories use robotics and AI to operate without human intervention, improving quality and reducing costs.
- China has more manufacturing robots per 10,000 workers than the U.S., setting a potential global standard.
- Automation in the U.S. auto industry could threaten jobs, as vehicle manufacturing employed 308,000 workers last year.
- While no fully-automated auto factories exist in the U.S., companies like Tesla and Hyundai are increasing automation.
- American automakers may not follow China's lead, but AI and robotics are already streamlining production processes.