GM Added 50 ‘Cobots’ To A Plant Where It Just Laid Off Over 1,000 Workers

Carscoops·Jun 18

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General Motors has laid off over 1,000 workers at a plant, reportedly its flagship Detroit plant, where it has also added 50 robots, referred to as 'cobots'. The move has sparked backlash, with some outlets suggesting the robots are replacing the laid-off workers. However, it is unclear if the added robots are directly replacing the laid-off workers or serving a different purpose.

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