“The 03 robot introduces several new features for expanded applications. These include soft components designed for enhanced safety, wireless charging designed for higher availability and audio functions for speech-to-speech communication, along with improved hands with tactile sensors and palm cameras designed to increase precision and dexterity,” said Brett Adcock, Founder & CEO of Figure AI.

The BMW Group has experience with humanoid robotics at Plant Spartanburg. Starting in 2025 working with the technology company Figure AI, the Figure 02 robot supported the production of more than 30,000 BMW X3 vehicles during a ten month period. In the body shop, the robot inserted sheet-metal parts for the welding process, “a task that demands high speed and accuracy and can be physically demanding,” BMW said in a release. [BMW has not directly invested in Figure, but it was the firm’s first commercial customer – AutoCrat.]

“Our 11-month deployment of Figure 02 proved that humanoids are no longer lab experiments – they can be a valuable asset in establishing a flexible, reliable manufacturing workforce,” said Adcock. “We are excited to continue our work in Spartanburg as Figure tackles the complexity of the assembly and logistics hall.”