Humanoid robot with OpenAI technology is now working at BMW assembly plant

From Forbes.: 2024-07-07 15:15:21

A humanoid robot manufactured by Figure is now working at a BMW plant in South Carolina, powered by OpenAI technology. With a 5′ 3″ tall and 132 pound frame, the robot runs for five hours on a single charge while achieving precise placement of sheet metal. The move towards humanoid robots in manufacturing is driven by population decline and aging demographics, with companies like Hyundai and Tesla exploring automation options. Figure, founded by entrepreneur Brett Adcock, has reached unicorn status with a valuation of $2.6 billion and investors including Jeff Bezos and Microsoft.

Agility Robotics has built a factory in Oregon capable of producing 10,000 robots a year, with manufacturing costs for humanoid robots now around $100,000. The cost reduction in building autonomous mobile robots has made humanoid robots more accessible and cost-effective for businesses. Recent advancements in automation and robotics have shown humanoid robots, like Figure 01, performing tasks such as making coffee after a 10-hour training session, demonstrating their potential to fill labor gaps in manufacturing industries. Mercedes-Benz is exploring the potential of robotics in automotive manufacturing to address low-skill, repetitive, and physically demanding work, while allowing skilled workers to focus on building high-quality vehicles.



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