# BMW Deploys Humanoid Robots in Factories

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-06-01T11:35:33+00:00
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BMW is revolutionizing factory work with humanoid robots, moving beyond robotic cages to deploy human-shaped machines in real production lines. After a successful 11-month pilot in South Carolina where robots handled repetitive tasks like loading sheet metal with precision and speed, BMW is scaling up to Europe and launching a global center to push this AI tech across all plants. The pilot, featuring Figure AI robots, assembled over 30,000 BMW X3s — proving these machines can handle real-world factory demands. With costs dropping from $90,000–$100,000 to under $17,000 by 2030, adoption is poised to explode as manufacturers scramble to fill labor gaps. BMW’s bold move signals the dawn of physical AI — and the race to deploy it is already underway. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a99b97df987e141b

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