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Earlier this year, Hyundai Motor Group opened a new, state-of-the-art assembly plant in Ellabell, GA. At full capacity, the factory will employ 8,500 people and produce 500,000 vehicles annually. The plant is one of the most technologically advanced factories in the world. Every process—including order collection, procurement, logistics and production—is optimized using artificial intelligence and real-time data. More than 850 robots and 300 AGVs operate at the factory. We take you inside. 

This episode also covers:

• Waymo prepares to ramp up production of self-driving taxis.
• Visumatic automates installation of set screws.
• Researchers use 3D printers to make flexible grippers.
• A robot learns how to fold napkins.

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