Life Line Emergency Vehicles deploys robotic sander from GrayMatter Robotics [Video]

GrayMatter Robotics recently provided a peek into its deployment with Life Line Emergency Vehicles. Sumner, Iowa-based Life Line Emergency Vehicles has 35 years of experience building life-saving ambulances, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and durability. 

Each of Life Line’s vehicles such as ambulances is one of a kind and built according to the customer’s needs and specifications. The company said it has built a reputation around customer service and craftsmanship to help its customers provide better patient care.

Robustness is key in this line of work. These vehicles will be saving people’s lives, so malfunctions aren’t an option. 

However, the process of building an ambulance is incredibly labor-intensive. In recent years, Life Line said it has struggled to find enough people to continue serving for its customers.

Sanding, in particular, is a difficult part of the vehicle-construction process. It involves going up and down ladders, dragging hoses around, and hauling heaving equipment. It’s …