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ATI’s SmartBay uses physical AI to change tires, balance wheels and inspect vehicles with minimal human help

Tire shops are not exactly known for cutting-edge technology. You pull in, hand over your keys and hope the wait does not take over your day. Automated Tire, Inc. wants to change that.

The Boston-based robotics company has unveiled SmartBay, an AI-powered robotic tire change platform built for dealerships, tire shops and service centers. The system handles tire changes, wheel balancing and vehicle inspections with minimal human intervention.

The timing could be good for repair shops. Many are struggling to find technicians, while EVs are putting more demand on tire service because they can wear through tires faster. SmartBay is ATI’s answer to a service-bay problem that has been building for years…

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