Automakers are testing humanoid robots for repetitive jobs currently performed by humans. BMW admits its experimental humanoid is still slower than flesh-and-blood factory workers. Some experts question whether human-shaped robots offer meaningful productivity gains. Humanoid robots are supposed to revolutionize car production, eventually handling tedious jobs without breaks, benefits or complaints. There’s just one small problem. Right now, some aren’t actually very good at it. BMW admits the humanoid it’s testing in South Carolina is still slower than the humans it could eventually replace. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== “DESKTOP”){ adpushup.triggerAd(“0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8”); } else { adpushup.triggerAd(“82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f”); } }); The robot, built by Figure…
Walking, Talking Factory Robots Are Here, But Humans Are Still Faster. For Now
