Humanoid robots are automotive industry’s new next frontier

BMW's work in testing humanoid robots in its Spartanburg, S.C. , factory is one of the first projects testing the integration of generalized robots in automotive manufacturing. — BMW Group is exploring the use of humanoid robots in production for the first time. During a trial run, a humanoid robot from California startup Figure successfully inserted sheet metal parts into specific fixtures, which were then assembled as components of a chassis. (BMW GROUP)

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November 01, 2024 12:00 PM

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