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Tesla, BMW and Mercedes Reportedly Connect Humanoid Robots to Production Lines

leaderobot.com reported on September 20, 2026, on efforts to integrate humanoid robots into factory production lines. The article said Tesla, BMW and Mercedes are advancing their use in factories.

What happened

leaderobot.com reported that Tesla, BMW and Mercedes are connecting humanoid robots to factory production lines. The article mentioned Tesla’s Optimus, BMW’s Figure 03 and Mercedes’ Apollo.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/tesura-takara-hon-ningyou-robotto-san-sen-tounyuu-wo-leadero-268135. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.