Figure AI, a California-based American startup focused on humanoid robotics, is set to supply a group of autonomous devices for BMW’s factory in the United States. The announcement appears in Figure AI’s corporate communications distributed through PR Newswire via the company’s press releases channel.
Figure AI explains that the robots will take on complex, dangerous, and repetitive tasks across the full production line. The goal is to free human workers to concentrate on higher‑value activities while enhancing overall safety within BMW’s manufacturing environment.
CEO Brett Adcock emphasizes that the market has long been dominated by single‑purpose robotics, but the capabilities of general‑purpose robots remain underutilized and offer substantial potential for broader industrial use.
The Android Figure robots are planned for evaluation at BMW’s Spartanburg, South Carolina facility.
BMW’s Spartanburg plant is reported to employ about 11,000 workers. The robots are expected to operate in the body shop, the sheet metal shop, and the warehouse. The testing program is projected to run between 12 and 24 months, with ongoing assessments of performance, safety, and integration with existing production systems.
In a related progression, Tesla previously demonstrated a lighter version of its Android Optimus project, signaling a broader industry shift toward adaptable, high‑capacity automation solutions across automotive manufacturing.