Manufacturing Digital Magazine December 2024 | Page 96

What sets Figure 02 apart is its combination of two-legged mobility and advanced dexterity . This makes it ideally suited for use in areas with physically demanding , unsafe , or repetitive processes , potentially improving ergonomics and safety for human workers .
The BMW iFACTORY : A vision for the future These implementations of virtual reality and robotics are part of BMW ’ s broader iFACTORY vision for the production of the future . This strategy focuses on efficiency , digitalisation , and sustainability , constantly seeking new technologies to enhance manufacturing processes .
The use of digital twins and virtual simulations , powered by platforms like NVIDIA Omniverse Enterprise , allows BMW to validate and optimise complex manufacturing systems throughout its production network . This digital-first approach accelerates planning , reduces effort , and aims to realise more efficient , stable vehicle launches in the future .
While BMW ’ s advancements in Industry 4.0 technologies are impressive , the company is taking a measured approach to implementation .
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