Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled its latest innovation in manufacturing: a fully automated ‘dark factory’ that operates without human intervention. Located in Changping, China, the factory is capable of producing one smartphone per second, marking a significant leap in production efficiency.
AI and Robotics Take Over Manufacturing
The factory operates 24/7 using a combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced robotics. With no need for human workers on the production floor, Xiaomi has drastically reduced labor costs while improving precision and minimizing errors.
However, the automation of such a large-scale operation has raised concerns about job displacement in the manufacturing sector. While Xiaomi claims that the initiative will create more high-tech jobs in areas like AI development and system maintenance, labor unions and policymakers are closely monitoring the implications of fully automated factories.
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