[Animats]

That's a blank board test. This is straightforward given the netlist and Gerber files.[1] It's just a continuity check between known points. Does not require AI.

[1] https://bayareacircuits.com/bare-printed-circuit-board-elect...

[contingencies]

Yes, manufacturing defined products, at least using known methods, does not require AI.

Although, that doesn't stop people raising while pretending it does!