The development of artificial intelligence and the use of robots in the automotive industry is on the rise, and one of the manufacturers that has made a big step in replacing human labor with robots is Honda. The Japanese manufacturer announced that almost a third of the production workers at its plant in China will be laid off and their positions will be taken by robots.

In China, Honda produces the all-electric Ye P7, and the plant in China uses automated guided vehicles or AGVs to transport various components in its factory, including heavy batteries. The manufacturer is trying to reduce costs as much as possible, so the use of AI technology is of great importance to achieving this goal.

China is the largest market for electric cars, and their manufacturers are far ahead of all others, although most others. The Japanese manufacturer is one of them that is trying to keep up with the competition, and their model Ye P7, which is produced in China, is one of the company’s hopes.

The Ye P7 is powered by a rear-mounted electric motor with 272 hp and has rear-wheel drive. It is equipped with an 89.8 kWh battery that provides a range of 650 kilometers on a single charge. Customers can also choose a version with two electric motors with 476 hp and all-wheel drive, which thanks to the same battery has a range of 620 kilometers.

Source: Reuters