TL;DR: Figure AI’s humanoid bots are no longer just running demos. They’re handling complex, multi-step tasks at BMW’s Spartanburg plant across full double shifts.
Figure AI just dropped an update on their humanoid deployment in Spartanburg. Honestly, the speed of progress is staggering. They’ve moved from simple part placement to handling complex, multi-step subassemblies. And they’re doing it consistently.
BMW is reportedly expanding the fleet to three new assembly lines by Q3. It’s not just a PR stunt anymore. These bots are pulling their weight. You can see the fluidity in the new video. The movement isn’t stiff or programmed; it’s reactive. They adapt when a part is slightly misaligned.
Look, it’s easy to get cynical about robotics timelines. But watching Figure 02 keep pace with a live automotive line changes the math entirely.