BMW to deploy humanoid robots in European car manufacturing for the first time
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Sean McManus
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Summary
BMW is introducing humanoid robots (made by Hexagon Robotics) for car manufacturing in Europe for the first time. Two robots are planned to begin production work at the Leipzig factory from summer, currently in test deployment. Michael Nikolaides, BMW's head of process management and digitalisation, states this represents the future of automotive production. The move comes as the car industry, which has used robot arms and automation for decades, explores human-shaped robots for manufacturing.
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For the first time, BMW will use humanoid robots for car manufacturing in Europe.
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