BMW recently launched a pilot program in Germany where AI-powered humanoid robots began working the assembly lines. Previously, the company ran a similar 10-month testing program in a U.S. plant in Spartanburg, SC. These steadfast and efficient machines worked for up to 10 hours a day handling rigorous tasks such as placing sheet metal components for welding.
I am bummed my schedule prevented a quick trip to CES 2026 in Las Vegas this year. Last year, I was wandering the technology halls studying the latest drones, e-bikes, humanoid robots, and electric motor technologies.
My daughter is currently attending Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI. It’s typically a six-and-a-half-hour drive according to the smartphone, but a recent expedition took eight+ hours due to a surprise blizzard coming off Lake Superior.
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