I watched the video in [2]. I saw the automated retrieval system, some pick-and-place machines, some final-acceptance testing -- all aspects of the modern manu

I watched the video in [2]. I saw the automated retrieval system, some pick-and-place machines, some final-acceptance testing -- all aspects of the modern manufacturing processes. Aside from having a few more humans in the loop than you'd need with modern machinery, nothing there looks "botched." This article [3] suggests that Apple simply didn't have enough demand to make the factory successful. Success would have required additional automation such as adding pick and place for the larger components, automating the acceptance testing. [3]: https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/17/steve-jobs-wanted-to-build-apple-computers-in-fremont-why-didnt-it-work-out/ https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/17/steve-jobs-wanted-to-...