Ford testing use of collaborative robots on assembly line; Industry 4.0

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By mmillikinJul 15, 2016, 5:55 am103 pts
Ford Motor is using new collaborative robots (co-bots) to help workers fit shock absorbers to Fiesta cars, a task that requires accuracy, strength, and a high level of dexterity. Employees work hand-in-hand with the robots to ensure a perfect fit. The trial at Ford’s assembly plant in Cologne, Germany, is…

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