Xiaomi Humanoid Robots Complete Eight-Hour Shift at EV Factory
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi tested humanoid robots for an eight-hour shift at its EV plant. The machines sorted parts and handled errors independently.
Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has released footage showing humanoid robots completing an eight-hour and five-minute work shift at its electric vehicle manufacturing plant. The experiment took place on an active production line, where the machines sorted and arranged car parts while handling operational faults without human intervention.
In a video published by the company on the X platform, two humanoid robots move between workstations, collecting plastic components used for side covers of the vehicle center console and transferring them to storage facilities. The robots were tasked with sorting and organizing the components according to production line requirements, working alongside other automated systems in the factory.
One of the notable moments in the video occurs when one robot drops a part to the floor. Another robot, moving on wheels, arrives at the scene and assists in retrieving the fallen item. Xiaomi stated that the robots are capable of identifying anomalies during work and responding independently as part of efforts to integrate them into manufacturing processes without constant human guidance.
During the shift, the robots also took two charging breaks, meaning it was not eight continuous hours of work without stopping. Additionally, the company did not publish data regarding the number of parts sorted, the task success rate, or the frequency of required human assistance.
This is not Xiaomi's first experiment integrating humanoid robots into its automotive plants. In March, the company showcased a test where a robot installed nuts on a production line for three hours, reporting a 90.2% success rate. By July, it reported an improved success rate of 98% for the same task. The current experiment focused on extended activity and the ability to perform a different task in an active manufacturing environment.
Xiaomi is developing humanoid robots as part of its efforts to expand automation across its factories. The company plans to continue testing the integration of robots in additional tasks, although it has not yet announced a timeline for their commercial deployment on a large scale.
