Main article: Industrial robots
Chronicle
2024
Groups of humanoid industrial robots have appeared in factories that walk, inspect and move products
In early December 2024, Chinese robotic startup MagicLab, also known as Magic Atom Robotics Technology, introduced humanoid industrial robots MagicBot. These machines are capable of performing various tasks in groups at enterprises. Read more here.
Walking humanoid robots for the production of cars are presented. They increase the speed of the plant by 400%. VIDEO
At the end of November 2024, Figure AI and the German concern BMW announced significant achievements in the development of the capabilities of walking humanoid robots. An improved android Figure 02 is presented, which can be used in the production of cars. Read more here.
China's Xpeng unveils industrial humanoid robot for car production
In early November 2024, Chinese electric car maker XPENG unveiled the humanoid robot Iron with 60 joints to simulate human movements. XPENG says Iron is already operating on its automotive production lines, helping to assemble the future P7 + electric vehicle. "Robots are already integrated into XPENG's daily operations in factories and stores," the company said in a statement. here More.
Introduced a humanoid industrial robot that autonomously sorts parts
On October 30, 2024, Boston Dynamics unveiled an improved version of its Atlas humanoid robot. He learned to sort parts on his own at an automobile factory. Read more here
Introduced a humanoid robot with artificial muscles that work like real
On October 24, 2024, Clone Robotics introduced the Torso robotic system with artificial muscles and tendons that function as real. Thanks to its unique design, the machine is capable of imitating human movements with high accuracy. Read more here.
Introduced an industrial humanoid robot with 52 degrees of freedom of movement and 8-hour work without recharging
In mid-October 2024, the Chinese company Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. (Kepler Humanoid Robot) announced the development of a full-size humanoid robot Forerunner K2. The machine is designed for use at various production sites, warehouses, commercial facilities, etc. More details here.
The world's first modular bipedal robot presented
In mid-October 2024, the Chinese company LimX Dynamics introduced the world's first modular bipedal robot Tron 1. This model became a commercial version of the unique P1 Biped project, capable of moving over rough terrain. Read more here.
Production of industrial humanoid robots began in China
In mid-October 2024, the Chinese company UBTech announced the start of production of industrial humanoid robots called Walker S1. This development can help solve the problem of labor shortages in the manufacturing industry of the PRC. Read more here
In Japan, railways began to serve a humanoid robot
In early July 2024, the Japanese railway company West Japan Railway (JR West) introduced a humanoid robot capable of performing maintenance work on railway tracks, such as painting station structures and clearing tracks from fallen trees. JR West developed the robot in conjunction with Nippon Signal Co. and Human Machinery Co to replace humans in particularly dangerous areas of work. JR West plans to put the robot into service in the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe area. Read more here.
World's largest auto parts maker Magna starts using humanoid robots in factories
On April 11, 2024, it became known that the world's largest auto parts manufacturer Magna is introducing humanoid robots at its enterprises. Their supplier is Canadian startup Sanctuary AI, based in Vancouver. Read more here.
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