BMW (BMW) Deploys Humanoid Robots for Car Manufacturing in Europe
Published on Β· Source: bbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowBMW (BMW) plans to use humanoid robots named Aeon, developed by Hexagon Robotics, in their Leipzig factory starting summer 2024. Each robot stands 1.65m tall and weighs 60kg, with capabilities including carrying up to 15kg for short periods. The shift to humanoid robots comes as costs for traditional robots have decreased, making it more feasible to integrate them into current production lines. Training involves teleoperation and reinforcement learning to optimize performance and task execution, aiming to enhance efficiency in automotive production.
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