Figure Announces Commercial Agreement with BMW Manufacturing to Bring General Purpose Robots into Automotive Production
Figure, an AI Robotics company developing autonomous humanoid robots, has signed a commercial agreement with BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC to deploy general purpose robots in automotive manufacturing environments. This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize the automotive industry by automating difficult, unsafe, and tedious tasks, allowing employees to focus on complex processes that cannot be automated.
According to Figure’s Founder and CEO, the potential of general purpose robotics remains largely untapped compared to the saturated market of single-purpose robots. By integrating Figure’s humanoid robots, companies like BMW Manufacturing can enhance productivity, reduce costs, and establish safer and more consistent production environments. The integration of AI and robotics presents an exciting opportunity for the future of automotive manufacturing.
The agreement between BMW Manufacturing and Figure will follow a milestone-based approach. In the initial phase, Figure will identify specific use cases for the application of their robots in automotive production. Following the successful completion of the first phase, the Figure robots will be gradually deployed at BMW’s manufacturing facility.
Apart from deploying humanoid robots, BMW Manufacturing and Figure will collaboratively explore advanced technology topics such as artificial intelligence, robot control, manufacturing virtualization, and robot integration. This commitment to innovation underscores BMW Manufacturing’s dedication to remaining an industry leader and driving the future of automotive production.
Dr. , President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing, emphasized the importance of integrating innovative technologies to meet the growing demands of consumers while improving productivity. The use of general purpose robot solutions has the potential to make production more efficient and support the transformation that lies ahead for the automotive industry.
Figure is a global-based company that aims to address undesirable or unsafe jobs, as well as support supply chain and manufacturing on a global scale. Their autonomous humanoid robots are designed to optimize workforce deployment and meet the needs of various industries.
In summary, the commercial agreement between Figure and BMW Manufacturing signifies a major step towards harnessing the benefits of general purpose robots in automotive manufacturing. With the integration of AI and robotics, BMW Manufacturing aims to enhance productivity, meet consumer demands, and propel the automotive industry forward.
