Nissan expands AI robots at its Smyrna plant to take over parts hauling
Nissan has expanded its use of AI robots at its Smyrna plant in the US, where 64 workers handled the movement of parts.
Who is affected and how
- plant manager
- Internal materials handling is a common first step in robotisation; automating a task done by 64 people sets the terms for payback.
- skilled worker
- Materials-handling jobs are changing; workers should be retrained toward operator, maintenance and supervisor roles.
Sources
- Nissan expands AI robots at U.S. Smyrna plant, shifting parts hauling work handled by 64 workersdigitaltoday.co.kr · Sep 7, 2026
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