Guest commentary: Why humanoid robots will play a huge role in automotive production

The Figure 02 humanoid robot at BMW’s U.S factory — BMW tested the Figure 02 humanoid robot at its U.S. plant, where it inserted sheet metal parts into specific fixtures, which were then assembled as part of the chassis. ( BMW)

By:

Juergen Reers

By:

Joe Lui

October 22, 2024 11:27 AM

The automotive industry has always been at the cutting edge of innovation, where machines and humans work side by side to craft vehicles that are essentially robots — complex, mechanized marvels of engineering.

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