Humanoid robots are definitively leaving the labs to take on real-world roles in the world’s largest factories. BMW took another step forward in this transformation by expanding its partnership with Figure AI and announcing the integration of the new-generation Figure 3 robot into its U.S. operations.
The exterior structure was fitted with soft coatings to reduce risks during collaborative work with human operators, while the induction charging system eliminates the need to manually connect cables, increasing the time available for continuous operation, but the hardware is only part of the innovation. Even before a robot goes into operation, its entire routine is digitally simulated using the BMW I Factory platform. In this virtual environment, engineers test trajectories, identify bottle patterns and logistics, and adjust movements to reduce unnecessary travel.
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