BMW to deploy humanoid robots in European car production for the first time
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Summary
BMW is introducing humanoid robots from Hexagon Robotics for car manufacturing at its Leipzig factory in Europe, marking the first use of such robots in European automotive production. The robots, called Aeon, can work for three hours before needing a battery swap. Michael Nikolaides, head of process management and digitalisation at BMW, states this represents the future of automotive production. The move builds on similar humanoid robot projects already underway in the US automotive industry.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledThis will be the future of automotive production.
For the first time, BMW will use humanoid robots for car manufacturing in Europe.
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