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Video: BMW’s humanoid robot mechanic loads metal with sharp precision at US factory


BMW's integration of humanoid robots into its production lines marks a significant step toward automation in car manufacturing.

In a newly released video, a Figure 02 robot is seen retrieving metal parts from a mobile shelf and placing them onto a welding fixture. In earlier trials held in November at the same BMW plant, Figure 02 showed a 400% speed boost and a sevenfold improvement in task success rates compared to previous performance benchmarks. Figure signed a commercial with BMW in January last year, aiming to bring general-purpose humanoid robots to the automotive industry.

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