BMW quietly proved robots can handle real factory shifts — a small operational test that could reshape labor costs and auto stock valuations.

A humanoid robot conducts box-carrying training at a data collection pre-training center for humanoid robots in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 4, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Dua

Located in the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, the automated production line has an initially designed annual capacity of 100,000 humanoid robot joints, with plans to upgrade to 150,000 units in the future. It is operated by Eyou Robot Technology, a leading Chinese provider of integrated servo joints.

You just knew this was coming. No doubt, you've heard about the staffing shortages in factories. And guess what? The solution seems to be robots. At Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing in Hungary, they’ve swapped out some of their human workers for humanoid ...

Manufacturer adds line in anticipation of surge in global demand for humanoid robots, with one estimate projecting 100,000 shipments by 2027 China's Eyou Robot Technology has launched the world's first automated production line for robot joints,

Microsoft’s Rho-alpha pushes robots beyond assembly lines using language commands, tactile sensing, and heavy simulation training

CATL has become the first battery manufacturer to deploy humanoid robots at scale on the assembly line, replacing humans in critical tasks.

Not that robots are gone completely. At the least, they'll still handle the risky jobs: paint booth, body panel stamping, and welding. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share on Reddit (opens in a new window ...