BMW is to use humanoid robots in the manufacture of its cars with a pilot project at its Leipzig plant in Germany.

The project aims to integrate humanoid robotics into existing series production of cars and to explore further applications in the production of batteries and components.

Last year, the BMW Group successfully implemented a similar project with humanoid robots at its Spartanburg plant in the United States.

The insights gained from this project are being leveraged to further develop and scale Physical AI applications.

The BMW Group is strategically expanding its automation portfolio to include Physical AI and humanoid robotics.

Humanoid robots are viewed as a valueâadding complement to existing automation. Particularly, they demonstrate potential in monotonous, ergonomically demanding, or safetyâcritical tasks.

The goal is to relieve employees and further improve working conditions.

"Digitalisation improves the competitiveness of our production - here in Europe and worldwide. The symbiosis of engineering expertise and artificial intelligence opens up entirely new possibilities in production," said Milan Nedeljkovic, member of the board of management of BMW AG, Production.