Humanoids Took My Job, But At Least They Don’t Take Lunch

In Wheel Time Podcast · Jan 20, 2026 · 29m · transcript

Fire up your curiosity: what happens when AI, humanoid robots, and digital manufacturing collide on the factory floor? We dig into the bold prediction that a fully automated car assembly line could be operating by 2030 and unpack what it really takes to get there. From wiring harnesses and delicate dashboard installs to the complexity of door modules, we separate headlines from the hard engineering work that makes or breaks automation at scale.

We share practical examples of where automation already excels—welding cells, tire plants, high-repeat processes—and the spots that still challenge…