Honda based on AI and robots at the new Chinese plant EV

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Honda says that thanks to the use of automation and artificial intelligence in one of its EV factories in China, it needs 30% less than traditional floor staff. While machines and robots have not yet fully replaced factory workers, new technologies used by Honda, as well as robots used by companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Dongfeng, do not paint a nice image for blue passes.

The Japanese brand recently launched production at all electric Ye P7 with the local partner of the Coentreprise Guangzhou Automobile Group. The Guangzhou factory uses automated guided vehicles, or AGV, to move large car components throughout the factory, including heavy batteries. Traditionally, human workers are required to transport parts throughout the factory.

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While speaking with Nikkei Asia, Honda added that he also uses AI technology to optimize the welding process for the new electric SUV only in China. The reason? He wants to “reduce fixed costs as much as possible”, adding that he visualizes “electrification as an opportunity to revise the way we produce vehicles”.

The Ye P7 is an important vehicle for Honda. In most Western markets, the Japanese car manufacturer has lagged behind many of its competitors to release electric battery vehicles that appeal to the masses. Since China has quickly become the world’s largest market in the FE, the automaker cannot afford to get delay in the competition, otherwise it could see its Chinese sales drying.

Just as the S7 introduces earlier this month and built with Dongfeng, the P7 has an 89.8 kWh battery and the basic models have a rear engine with 268 hp. A double engine version is also available, with a 469 CH combined. The rear traction models have a range of 404 miles (650 km) while the all -wheel drive version can apparently travel up to 385 miles (620 km) between the loads.