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Figure AI's Humanoid Robot 'Speeds Up BMW Production By 400%'

readwrite, Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

Figure AI, the robotics company, and German automotive giant BMW have announced major upgrades in the capabilities of the Figure 02 humanoid robot, now operational on a production line.

According to the company, the Figure 02 can now function as an 'autonomous fleet,' achieving a 400% increase in speed and a sevenfold improvement in success rate.

A newly released video platforms the humanoid's improved performance. Brett Adcock, founder and CEO of Figure, revealed that the robot is now completing up to 1,000 placements per day, showcasing its significant progress. He wrote on X: 'This will only improve as we deploy more robots, collect more data, and improve our AI models.'

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