Human-like robots withhands and legs to work in BMW factories; watch video

BMW has signed an unprecedented deal to employ “humanoid” robots in one of its factories. These robots, designed by the California-based robotics firm FigureAI, are touted as being more operationally flexible than traditional industrial robots which usually are big and versatile arms built around an assembly line. The robot is similar to Tesla’s Optimus bipedal robot which is also being built for general purposes.

According to the company’s official website the robot, known as “Figure 01,” stands 5’6″ tall, weighs 60 kg, and is equipped with five-fingered hands. The unique human-like form makes the robot a better substitute for workers who are an important part of the assembly line. The five fingers will be able to pick up and place objects. The company even revealed videos of its robot doing intricate tasks such as making coffee using a basic coffee machine and walking at human speeds. 

What will the deal entail?

According to the deal, …