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Comment by baybal2 | Hacker News Reader

Is Tesla model S was made to be manufactured on a "lights out" line, it will look like their Cybertruck.

What does "lights out" mean here? Is it a way to describe a nearly fully-automated production line?

If that's the case, then aren't they using it for Model 3/Y already? If yes, then I have to disagree with you, because neither of those cars look anything like Cybertruck, even stylistically.

EDIT: thanks for explanation in the replies, it makes sense. If anyone has any additional insight as to how it affects production lines that are, let's say, 90% automated and 10% manual, your contribution would be heavily appreciated.

The pure definition of “lights out” refers to a fully automated facility where human hands never touch a product during the entire manufacturing process. In theory, a true lights-out plant would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with downtime only for routine maintenance or repair.

https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/94982-lights-out-automa...

It's called lights out cause the machines don't need lights, so why pay for them?

Is that true for computer vision based robots? Or do they use lidar or something?

It's less of a literal concept and more of a figurative one. The factory floor would certainly be fully lit.

An LED lamp should be sufficient.

filelog: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lights_out_(manufacturing)

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