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BMW tests Figure 03 humanoid robot for logistics sequencing at Spartanburg plant

25 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

25 August 2026

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opportunities

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Industrial

◆ Geography

United States

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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

BMW is testing the Figure 03 humanoid robot to support logistics sequencing operations at its Spartanburg assembly plant, aiming to improve flexibility and efficiency in material handling within automotive manufacturing.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial, and 2 sources have reported it between 17 Aug 2026 and 25 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must rethink your process workflows now that BMW is trialling humanoid robots for logistics tasks. This signals a new competitor in industrial automation that could reshape labour needs and tech adoption in automotive manufacturing.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · first reported 17 Aug 2026 · latest 25 Aug 2026

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