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BMW and Figure Describe a Figure 03 Sequencing Project in Spartanburg
June 2026 updates from BMW and Figure describe a new humanoid logistics project. We distinguish the demonstration from mature deployment and examine the workflow handoffs.
BMW announces a new Figure 03 project
On June 25, 2026, BMW Group announced a Figure 03 project at Plant Spartanburg in the United States, focused on sequencing parts for production logistics. BMW described the new work as the next step after its Figure 02 body-shop pilot. The June announcement concerns a new application and robot generation; it does not establish mature, fleet-wide Figure 03 operation. BMW project announcement.
Figure describes a demonstration in Hall 52
In a June 30 update, Figure said Figure 03 had arrived in Hall 52 and described its first demonstration of a logistics workflow at the plant. The supplier identified Helix 02 as the control system coordinating manipulation and movement during parts handling and cart pulling. These are Figure's descriptions of the demonstration, not an independent reliability assessment. Figure's project update.
BMW's proposed sequence involves sorting delivered components into a trolley, moving it to a collection point and handing onward transport to other automation. That makes the handoff between systems an important part of the application.
Buyer analysis: the new task needs new evidence
A previous successful application provides experience, but a new work package needs its own acceptance test. Parts presentation, grip choice, destination accuracy and cart movement each introduce different failure opportunities. Buyers should request evidence for the exact objects and workflow they intend to automate.
Define how the system recognizes an empty container, a damaged part or an occupied destination. Include variations in object orientation and trolley position within a deliberately agreed test envelope. Record whether corrections happen automatically, through remote assistance or with someone entering the work area.
Buyer analysis: assess the complete sequence
The useful output is a correctly prepared trolley available when the downstream process needs it. Measure that result alongside individual pick success. Track waiting, recovery time and the effort required to keep input containers and destination locations ready.
For a pilot proposal, assign ownership of the interfaces between the humanoid, the trolley and the transport system. Specify who manages conflicting requests and what happens if onward transport is late. Otherwise, a robot can complete its own motion sequence while the surrounding process still fails to meet the production requirement.
What remains to be established
The two June sources show a named project and a supplier-described demonstration. They do not publish a complete acceptance dataset, commercial service terms or a guarantee of equivalent performance at another factory. Ask for model-specific operating limits, assistance records, integration scope and the conditions for extending the trial.
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