Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
BMW is set to introduce humanoid robots into its car manufacturing process in Europe, marking a significant shift in automotive production. The robots, named Aeon, are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, leveraging their human-like form to perform tasks traditionally done by human workers. This move is seen as a response to labor shortages and aims to enhance efficiency in production.
- ▪BMW will use humanoid robots for car manufacturing in Europe starting this summer.
- ▪The robots, named Aeon, are designed to fit into existing human workspaces due to their human-like form.
- ▪The introduction of these robots is intended to address labor shortages and improve efficiency in production.
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Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW11 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSean McManusTechnology ReporterBMWAeon can work for three hours before needing to swap its batteryFor the first time, BMW will use humanoid robots for car manufacturing in Europe.Two robots, made by Hexagon Robotics, are planned to work in production from the summer. They're currently in a test deployment at the Leipzig factory."This will be the future of automotive production," says Michael Nikolaides, head of process management and digitalisation at BMW.Robot arms and other automation have been used by the car industry for decades.
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