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Humanoid robots might be changing the future of semiconductor manufacturing next. But, why?
What’s happening:
- Oversonic Robotics and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) have entered into a new partnership to deploy Oversonic Robotics’ flagship humanoid robot RoBee into STMicroelectronics’ semiconductor plants
Why it matters:
- The new deal between STMicroelectronics and Oversonic Robotics is considered to be the first major partnership focused on leveraging humanoid robots for the production of semiconductors
Going deeper:
- Oversonic Robotics has already deployed one RoBee humanoid robot into STMicroelectronics’ test advanced packaging plant located in Malta
- STMicroelectronics has publicly stated that they intend to embrace humanoid robots as an integral part of their ambitions to meaningfully scale up automation at their semiconductor facilities
The intrigue:
- Global electric vehicle battery giant CATL also just recently made major waves when they began using humanoid robots for battery pack testing at their facility located in Henan, China for the first time ever
