AI & Robotics
BMW Deploys Wheeled Humanoid Robots at Leipzig Factory
BMW has begun testing Hexagon Robotics' AEON humanoid at its Leipzig plant, targeting battery assembly and component manufacturing with a full pilot starting summer 2026.
Key Takeaways
- AEON uses wheels instead of feet for faster, more reliable factory mobility
- Targeting high-voltage battery assembly and component manufacturing
- Full pilot begins summer 2026 after December 2025 and April 2026 test phases
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