Leaked Photos From Tesla Show the Alien Robots That Will Build Model 3s – Futurism

In Brief Tesla's employing a huge number of Kuko robots to build its Model 3 electric vehicle. These robots, which have also been part of the production lines for the Model S and Model X, would help bring Tesla's cheapest EV to more people. Alien Robots

Tesla hired its first robots back in 2014to beused as part of a dedicated production center for the Model S. These robots, developed by German industrial manufacturerKuka Robotics, are also responsible for the Model X and Teslas energy product line. Now, photos leaked by someonewho claims they work as aField Service Engineer atKuka Robotics posted bya user inSoutheastTradersforumshow an army of Kuka robots ready to be shipped out.

These new Kuka robotsquirkily named after X-Men superheroes will be responsible for several Model 3 production line duties, including: spot welding, laser welding, handling, and loading materials, and various other tasks. The Kuka robots are part of what CEO Elon Musk previously called an alien dreadnought that will be tasked with building theModel 3. According to the person who posted the photos, the robots will be at the Tesla factory for the next 7 weeks to help set up and commission 467 robots and 21 KL slides.

Tesla users who toured the factory confirmed sightings of these alien robots. [T]here is an enormous area of the factory where the Model 3 assembly line is being built, said an owner from the Tesla Motors Club (Engle). There are Kuka robots all over the place waiting to be installed.

Tesla and Musk have long seen the value of automation in its factory production lines. As Teslas highly-anticipated Model 3 electric vehicle is slated to begin low volume production by July, these robots which cost between $50,000 to $500,000 will be essential. Supposedly, Tesla spent more than $50million on them and the additional $1.4B capital raised in March certainly helped cover the cost.

The Model 3 will be Teslas cheapest EV yet, priced at $35,000. Its expected to have the latest Autopilot software, an entirely unique display system, Teslas solar roof technology, as well as a number of featuresfound inpreexisting Tesla models.

As a less costly EV, the Model 3 is Teslas attempt to bring autonomous and green vehicles within the reach of more people. Research has indicated that autonomous vehicles are alreadysaving lives, andhelping the environment. Now its just a matter of getting them on the road.

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