Industrial Next unveils AI robots that retool factories in minutes

The founders cite Tesla’s struggles with outdated factory equipment as the inspiration. Pankau and Pan, who worked on autonomous systems and factory automation, noted that even advanced AI models lack the vast datasets needed for robotics. Industrial Next’s solution involves high-fidelity simulations to train robots for precision tasks without extensive real-world exposure. The startup claims its stations already automate critical steps in smartphone production, including tasks previously impossible for robots. Their long-term goal is full end-to-end car manufacturing without human intervention.