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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

Robotics Business Review

Source: Figure AI The interest in humanoid robots continues to gain steam. BMW said its Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S., STR is an AMR optimized for intralogistics work in BMW’s automotive factories. BMW plans to see what a Figure 01 humanoid robot can do in its factory. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based

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Nuro to start licensing its autonomy platform to automotive OEMs

Robotics Business Review

Source: Nuro Nuro Inc. today announced the expansion of its business model to include licensing its advanced AI-based autonomy platform, the Nuro Driver, to automotive OEMs and mobility providers. The Nuro Driver combines automotive-grade hardware with artificial intelligence software. In 2020, it became the first U.S.

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UK automotive manufacturing carbon footprint falls to lowest ever level

SMMT

UK Automotive’s production carbon footprint shrinks to lowest level on record, as CO 2 emissions fall -11.2% Industry greener and cleaner with less energy use and more sustainable energy sourcing. The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by -11.2% less than their 2020 equivalents. Notes to editors.

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Five Key Trends Will Underpin a Robust Outlook for the Global Automotive Aftermarket in 2022 and Beyond

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

After a subdued, pandemic-affected 2020, the global automotive aftermarket bounced back in 2021. Firstly, after a significant drop in annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) due to pandemic-related disruptions in 2020, VMT bounced back in the second half of 2021, with most markets recording VMT close to 2019 levels. over 2021-2022.

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Automotive Aftermarket Looks to 4Rs and Closed Loop Ecosystem for Sustainable End-of-Life Battery Management

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

million xEVs that need to have their original batteries retired due to aging-related erosion of energy storage capacity between 2020 and 2030. between 2020-2030 due to the aging of original batteries. The key driver behind this rapid growth will be the projected 1.9 Frost & Sullivan forecasts a €1.39

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Europe has a key role to play in the development of robots, humanoids

Robotics Business Review

Source: Adobe Stock While headlines often spotlight U.S. The company’s portfolio includes LBR iiwa cobot introduced in 2013, and it is expanding into new markets and regions beyond its traditional stronghold in the automotive industry. in 2020 to 31% by 2050 , according to the latest data compiled by the United Nations.

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IFR: world sets record for operational robots in 2022

Robotics Business Review

Source: IFR South Korea was the most automated country by robot density in 2022, according to the IFR. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as South Korea was the most automated country in 2020 and 2021. Its economy benefits from two large robot buyers, as well as a strong electronics industry and automotive industry.

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