Ford tests collaborative robots in German Ford Fiesta plant

Here's a look at a collaborative robot working with a human to install shock absorbers in a Ford Fiesta. Ford is touting the use of collaborative robots, or co-bots, for use on its assembly lines. The trial is happening at Ford's assembly plant in Cologne, Germany. Ford is forming experiments to test more automation and data science in manufacturing. Co-bots are being used to help workers fit shock absorbers in Fiesta cars.