A self-driving robot is being trialled in a Ford manufacturing plant in Spain that can overcome obstructions and carry cargo. The robot, similar in appearance to the Wall-E trash-crushing robot from Pixar, has been nicknamed 'Survival' and was developed by Ford's own engineers. Using LiDAR technology to get around obstructions, its makers say the automation also helps avoid errors in the plant. The robot's makers say that the robot replaces humans only in time-consuming and mundane roles and saves up to 40 employee hours each day. Nicknamed 'Survival' because of its ability to adapt to its environment, the smart robot delivers spare parts around the plants, dodging unforeseen objects, changing its route if obstructed.

Source: Daily Mail May 09, 2019 17:37 UTC