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Humanoid Figure 02 robots tested at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg
not only map future manufacturing structures virtually in a digital twin but also simulate the employees who will work on the assembly lines .
According to Sebastian Moser , an innovation and digitalisation specialist for the Regensburg production system : “ This allows us to not only map future manufacturing structures virtually in a digital twin , but also simulate the employees who will work on our assembly lines in the future .”
The virtual simulation is impressively comprehensive , encompassing a complete line section with 41 operating cycles , covering over 1,000 square metres of assembly space . This level of detail allows for the development of effective cycle specifications and health-friendly ergonomic analyses long before the physical production line is built .
Beyond planning , this VR technology serves as a powerful training and information tool . Employees can use VR goggles to explore their future workplace virtually , examining details up close and even practising specific operating cycles alongside virtual “ colleagues .” This advanced preparation aims to shorten the learning phase when employees transition to the actual assembly line .
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