BMW Group Advances Use of Physical AI in Production

BMW Group has intensified the usage of digitalization and artificial intelligence in production, according to Metrology and Quality News. With so-called Physical AI, which connects digital AI with real machines and robots, intelligent systems such as humanoid robots can be integrated into real production processes. The use of humanoid robots is part of the BMW Group's broader strategy to expand its automation portfolio with Physical AI. For the first time, the BMW Group is now bringing Physical AI to Europe and launching a pilot project with humanoid robots at the Leipzig plant. Pilot projects help us to test and further develop the use of Physical AI, that is, AI-enabled robots capable of learning, under real-world industrial conditions, said Michael Nikolaides, Senior Vice President Production Network, Supply Chain Management at BMW Group. By setting up the new Center of Competence for Physical AI in Production, the BMW Group is taking the next step in consolidating its expertise. In collaboration with the technology company Figure AI, the Figure 02 robot supported the production of more than 30,000 BMW X3 vehicles.