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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

Robotics Business Review

BMW said its Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S., Brett Adcock, Figure’s founder and CEO, said the initial tasks include moving bins and boxes and other “various logistics things” inside the BMW body shop. STR is an AMR optimized for intralogistics work in BMW’s automotive factories.

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Mercedes-Benz testing Apollo humanoid

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Credit: Apptronik Apptronik today announced that leading automotive brand Mercedes-Benz is testing its Apollo humanoid robot. As part of the agreement, Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz will collaborate on identifying applications for Apollo in automotive settings. Apollo moving a tote at the Mercedes factory. Why humanoids?

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Five minutes with…Tom Blackie, CEO, VNC Automotive

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What does VNC Automotive do? VNC Automotive is a world-leader in connectivity solutions for the automotive industry. Our technology enables complex functionality in an increasingly connected world, making time spent in our vehicles more entertaining and productive, while adhering strictly to safety and security protocols.

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New Mitsubishi Electric Robot Handles Larger Payloads with Longer Reach

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The robot’s wide effective working area makes it suitable for a variety of processes and industries, including food & beverage, automotive, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, logistics and warehousing. Users will also be able to take advantage of built-in functions that streamline implementation, enhance safety and reduce downtime.

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Eyeonic Vision System Mini unveiled by SiLC Technologies at CES 2024

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Founded in 2018, SiLC Technologies said its 4D+ Eyeonic lidar chip integrates all the photonics functions needed to enable a coherent vision sensor. This creates a strong foundation for our partnership to grow and address multiple markets, including industrial automation and automotive.” Dexterity Inc. The Redwood City, Calif.-based

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Apptronik partners with Google DeepMind to advance humanoid robots with AI

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Apollo is designed to balance complexity and functionality for initial application in manufacturing and logistics, said the company. In March, Mercedes-Benz said it is testing Apollo in automotive manufacturing. In June, Apptronik said GXO Logistics Inc. GXO Logistics is testing the Apollo humanoid.

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RBR50 Spotlight: NVIDIA gives mobile robots all-around sight with Nova Carter

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Released in October, Nova Carter is a fully functional autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that can help streamline development, according to the NVIDIA. Selecting, integrating, and calibrating sensors — not to mention developing necessary device drivers — can take years.

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