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High-Volume Robot Manufacturing

High-Volume Robot Manufacturing

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2025

Figure AI has established BotQ, a high-volume manufacturing facility capable of producing up to 12,000 humanoid robots annually. This initiative involves vertically integrated manufacturing, the development of supporting software infrastructure (MES, PLM, ERP, WMS), and the utilization of robots to build other robots. The process redesign includes rethinking robot architecture for mass production, shifting from CNC machining to toled processes like injection molding and diecasting, and building a robust supply chain for custom components. A dedicated reliability team is in place to conduct lifecycle tests and inform design improvements. The manufacturing team focuses on optimizing assembly lines, selecting automation for quality and speed, and providing feedback for production cycle time reduction. The MES system acts as the backbone, integrating production aspects in real-time and monitoring process flow, genealogy, and test data.

2025

BotQ: A High-Volume Manufacturing Facility for Humanoid Robots

3/15/2025

This post introduces BotQ, Figure AI's high-volume manufacturing facility, detailing the strategic shift towards in-house production for controlling build process and quality. It outlines the development of essential software infrastructure (MES, PLM, ERP, WMS) and the innovative concept of 'robots building robots'. The post elaborates on the redesign of robot architecture for scalability, moving from prototype-focused CNC machining to high-volume toled processes like injection molding and diecasting. It highlights the challenges and strategies in building a supply chain for humanoid robot components and the formation of a dedicated manufacturing team focused on line design, optimization, and automation. Key automation examples include automated grease dispensing for quality and automated cell test/load stations for speed. The custom-built MES system is described as the central nervous system for real-time production monitoring and data management.