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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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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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Everywhere All At Once: ChatGPT to find use in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Retail, and In-Vehicle Experiences in the Automotive Industry

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Data security and privacy remain major concerns as automakers move to embrace ChatGPT across the automotive value chain. Generative AI-powered Large Language Models (LLM), most prominently ChatGPT, are disrupting the automotive industry. Where will it be used? We see four key areas where ChatGPT will have an immediate impact.

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New Mitsubishi Electric Robot Handles Larger Payloads with Longer Reach

i4.0 today

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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Mercedes-Benz testing Apollo humanoid

Robotics Business Review

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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Cloud-based Technologies Can Drive the Future of Europe’s Automotive Industry

i4.0 today

In July 2021, the German Association of the Automotive Industry, known as Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), cut its forecast for production growth from 13 percent to 3 percent, citing supply-chain disruptions, including a shortage of semiconductors. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs.

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FANUC UK’s hottest automation trends for 2024

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Across all sectors – from traditional automation users such as automotive and electronics to new adopters including food & beverage and logistics – manufacturing firms are breaking down longstanding barriers to automation, leading the International Federation of Robotics to predict ‘strong growth’ in the number of UK robot installations.