BMW has taken a major step in its industrial modernization strategy by officially integrating Figure 02 , the next-generation humanoid robot from Figure AI , into its Spartanburg, South Carolina, plant. The move is part of the automaker’s iFACTORY vision of combining production efficiency with intelligent technologies. But this time, it’s no longer a matter of lab tests: Figure AI has brought its robots to work permanently on the BMW production line , where they perform real-world tasks, such as retrieving and positioning metal parts for welding. This opens a new chapter in the relationship between artificial intelligence and industry.