Nissan's AI-powered factory robots can haul 4,000 pounds — and call each other for backup
Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee, assembly plant is completing the first of six deployment phases for new AI robots. They carry around heavy stuff.
Nissan is deploying advanced AI-powered robots in its Smyrna, Tennessee plant to streamline manufacturing processes. These autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, can carry heavy loads weighing up to 4,190 pounds and navigate around obstacles using sensors and cameras. Nissan's senior director of manufacturing, JS Bolton, explained that the robots can even call in backup when one falls behind, similar to traffic management.
The robots will replace some forklift and tug operator roles, allowing for a workforce shift towards more value-adding tasks. While some employees have expressed resistance to the changes, Nissan aims to create better opportunities for affected workers in other areas of the plant, potentially with higher pay.
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