Xiaomi updates progress on humanoid robots in auto factory, achieves 98% success rate in some tasks

Xiaomi has revealed the latest progress of its humanoid robot deployed in an automotive factory. Following four months of iteration, the robot’s success rate at a self-tapping nut loading station has risen from 90.2% to 98%, narrowing the gap with human workers’ qualification rate to just one percentage point, according to the company. The company has also introduced two new tasks—center console side panel sorting and parts bin folding and recycling—with both achieving success rates of 90%. Notably, the center console side panel sorting station marks the first time a humanoid robot has performed long-duration continuous operations on flexible workpieces in an automotive factory. [Jiemian, in Chinese] Every Wednesday and Friday, TechNode’s Briefing newsletter delivers a roundup of the most important news in China tech, straight to your inbox. Your support helps TechNode continue to provide credible, on-the-ground journalism and industry insights about the Chinese tech industry.

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