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BMW tests humanoid robots that walk and move parts at South Carolina factory
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BMW demonstrated a humanoid robot at its Spartanburg, South Carolina factory that walks, grasps auto parts, and transports them, though the robots remain slower than human workers.
If humanoid robots mature beyond their current slow pace, they could automate logistics tasks in existing factories built for humans without requiring facility modifications. This matters for manufacturers facing skilled labor shortages and seeking cost competitiveness against Chinese rivals, though the technology is not yet production-ready.
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BMW demonstrated a humanoid robot with a screen face at its Spartanburg, South Carolina factory that walks, grasps parts, and pulls trolleys.
The humanoid robots are currently slower than humans but advancing quickly, according to BMW vice president Ulrich Wieland.
Unlike fixed industrial robots, these AI-equipped humanoids respond to voice commands and could perform human tasks without factory modifications.
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