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BMW brings humanoid robots in to automotive plants

In a leap towards futuristic manufacturing, BMW has begun integrating humanoid robots into its automotive production lines. These robots are not only enhancing efficiency but also revolutionizing the way cars are built.

The humanoid robots are equipped to perform complex tasks, working alongside human workers. Their introduction aims to reduce the physical strain on human employees and increase overall productivity.

This integration marks a significant advancement in the field of robotics and automotive manufacturing. The humanoid robots are not just tools but collaborators, bringing a new level of precision and capability to the production process.

BMW’s move may set a new standard in the industry, heralding a future where humanoid robots are a common sight in factories, transforming the manufacturing landscape with their efficiency and versatility.

Sources include: Axios

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story attributed the design of the robots to a German company. A typo in the phrase which should have read ‘a German bionics company’ capitalized the word bionics. That, inadvertently, was the name of a real company. We have corrected the article. We regret any confusion.

Jim Love
Jim Love
I've been in IT and business for over 30 years. I worked my way up, literally from the mail room and I've done every job from mail clerk to CEO. Today I'm CIO and Chief Digital Officer of IT World Canada - Canada's leader in ICT publishing and digital marketing.

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