SAIC Deploys First Humanoid Robot on Buick Battery Production Line
SAIC has deployed its first humanoid robot on a mass-production battery line, marking one of the earliest real-world applications in China’s auto industry.
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SAIC has deployed its first humanoid robot on a mass-production battery line, marking one of the earliest real-world applications in China’s auto industry.
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