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FRANKFURT— Automakers in the United States have invested in more automation to improve productivity and address labor shortages.

The project begins with a needs-based approach, using eye-tracking smart glasses to collect data on employee workload and visual focus during the picking process.

HORNELL, NY—Alstom opened a state-of-the art railcar assembly plant here.

AUBURN HILLS, MI— Engineers at Stellantis are using virtual reality tools to optimize plant layouts and refine installation procedures.

TOKYO—Until now, the GR Corolla has been manufactured exclusively at the Motomachi Plant in Japan.

HOUSTON— HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Robotics are developing bipedal machines specifically designed for shipyard welding tasks.

CHANGZHOU, China—Global systems integrator Comau has designed and built an automated line to assemble small “range extender” engines for EV manufacturer Li Auto Inc.

TOKYO—Kawasaki Heavy Industries has developed a four-legged robot, called Corleo, for use as an all-terrain vehicle.

MONTREAL—Airbus confirmed the presence of the raccoons but declined to comment on whether the incident led to production delays.