The machine grabbed and crushed the technician
A robot crushed a worker at a Volkswagen production plant in Germany, the company said Wednesday.
A 22-year-old man was helping to put together the stationary robot that grabs and configures auto parts Monday when the machine grabbed and pushed him against a metal plate, the Associated Press reported. He later died from the injuries. Volkswagen did not release the man’s name.
Prosecutors are still deciding whether to bring charges and whom they would pursue.
Robot Kills Man at Volkswagen Plant
A robot crushed a worker at a Volkswagen production plant in Germany, the company said Wednesday.
A 22-year-old man was helping to put together the stationary robot that grabs and configures auto parts Monday when the machine grabbed and pushed him against a metal plate, the Associated Press reported. He later died from the injuries. Volkswagen did not release the man’s name.
Prosecutors are still deciding whether to bring charges and whom they would pursue.
Robot Kills Man at Volkswagen Plant