A couple of days ago we reported that the factories of the Taiwanese company Foxconn will be installed robots Foxbots, the benefits of which will appreciate in the near future in conjunction with Apple, use them to build new iPhone 6. Moreover, the new robots will not replace people, but only facilitate their work. This was said today by Taiwanese business publication United Daily News.
business publication unveiled more details about the modernization of production lines in factories Foxconn. It turns out that the new robots will not play the main but supporting role, facilitating the work of employees. Their task will be to perform such work as tightening screws and polished exterior parts. All other actions, as before, will be performed by people. They will control the quality of products.
Recall, during its annual meeting with shareholders CEO of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Terry Guo (Terry Gou) reported that Foxconn factories install about 10,000 robots Foxbots, each worth of $ 20-25 thousand. And every year the number will increase by 30,000. The Company does not intend to sell robots and other manufacturers are going to use them exclusively for their own needs.