The partnership between German automotive giant BMW and robotics company Figure AI is set to transform the landscape of automotive manufacturing. Figure 02, the latest humanoid robot from Figure AI, has been operational at BMW’s production facility, showcasing significant advancements. In a recent update, it was revealed that Figure 02 now operates four times faster, marking a major leap in robotics performance.
Figure 02 Just Got Faster
According to a company statement, Figure 02 has achieved a 400% speed increase and a sevenfold improvement in accuracy on the production line. In a newly released video, the humanoid robot is shown placing 1,000 parts per day with remarkable precision. Brett Adcock, founder and CEO of Figure AI, highlighted that as more robots are deployed and more data is collected, the underlying artificial intelligence models will continue to improve, further enhancing the robot’s performance.
One of the video highlights includes Figure 02 autonomously placing a high-precision sheet metal on a pin post less than 1 cm wide. Adcock emphasized the complexity of this task, noting the need to reduce the processing time by four minutes and eliminate any margin of error during the operation.
“This task was at least ten times more difficult than the stationary tabletop manipulation tasks we had previously demonstrated,” Adcock explained. The robot demonstrated exceptional ability in gripping and precisely placing difficult-to-control metal parts without colliding with the fixing points.
The Advanced Features of Figure 02
Figure 02, introduced just three months ago, represents a significant redesign of both hardware and software. It integrates advancements in artificial intelligence, computer vision, batteries, electronics, sensors, and actuators. The robot’s human-like capabilities include:
Natural Language Communication: Equipped with built-in microphones and speakers connected to custom AI models developed in collaboration with OpenAI, enabling seamless interaction with humans.
Human-Scale Hands: With 16 degrees of freedom, these hands allow for a wide range of human-like tasks.
BMW and Figure AI Collaboration
The collaboration between BMW and Figure AI began earlier this year, with the first tests conducted at BMW’s Spartanburg factory. Figure 02 has already demonstrated its potential to streamline production processes, significantly increasing speed and accuracy in tasks that were previously deemed highly challenging.
As the integration of humanoid robots like Figure 02 continues, the partnership between BMW and Figure AI is expected to set a new standard in manufacturing efficiency and innovation.
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