BMW introduces humanoid robots to German car production
BMW just made history by rolling out humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant, the first time this tech is being used in German car production.
BMW says the robots will be put through a testing phase at the Leipzig plant; the source does not give a start date.
Further testing and a pilot program are planned, but the source does not specify dates or a timeframe.
AEONs are equipped with 22 sensors and can learn quickly
Called AEON, these robots were created by Hexagon Robotics and come packed with 22 sensors plus wheels for easy movement.
Their modular design means they can swap out grippers or scanning tools to handle lots of different jobs.
Thanks to advanced AI, AEONs learn tasks quickly: just 20 demos and they're good to go on their own.
AEONs will be fully operational
AEONs are taking on tough jobs like battery assembly and exterior parts manufacturing, work that's repetitive and physically demanding.
By handling these tasks, the robots help reduce strain on human workers who often wear cumbersome protective gear during battery work.
BMW expects to move toward pilot deployment after thorough testing across the Leipzig production line.