Major automakers are testing humanoid robots in manufacturing despite significant challenges, including battery constraints, limited hand dexterity, and high costs per unit. The trials suggest growing interest in robotic automation, even as technical and financial hurdles remain unresolved. Industry leaders appear willing to experiment with the technology despite its current limitations. The move reflects broader trends in automating production lines with advanced robotics.
Automakers including BMW, Renault and Mercedes are trialing humanoid robots on factory floors despite battery limitations, insufficient dexterity and costs ranging from $20,000 to $200,000 per unit, ...
