Yesterday, the Associated Press published that a stationary robot used during the manufacturing process at Volkswagen’s Baunatal plant grabbed and crushed a 22 year old contractor while setting up the machine. It seems that a human error is currently being blamed for the incident, although the internet is rife with commentary about the ‘rise of the machines.’
Based on how these machines are designed specifically to grab, manipulate, and move items that can weigh upwards of one thousand pounds, one can deduce quite quickly what can happen should a human get in the way. The report states that at least one other contractor was present for the incident, but was unharmed. He decided to comment.
Local authorities have understandably opened an investigation about the incident, although we aren’t quite sure who could be charged if it is found to be the result of user error. Either way, the event is a terribly tragic one, and our thoughts are with the family of the deceased.
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