Dark Factories
Recently, N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Consultancy Services said that the rise of automation promises a future of ‘dark factories’.
- Dark Factories, also known as "lights-out" factories, they are fully automated manufacturing facilities where robots, AI, and IoT devices handle all production processes without human intervention.
- Full Automation - Robots and AI-powered systems perform all tasks, from material handling to final assembly.
- No Human Presence - Minimal or no human workers are needed on-site.
- Advanced Technology Integration - These factories leverage the latest in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and visual technologies.
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