According to @ai_darpa, the Kepler K2 humanoid robot has officially started its internship at VEICHI’s upgraded Phase III digital factory, participating in the entire production workflow and handling a wide range of tasks (source: @ai_darpa, Dec 5, 2025). This deployment demonstrates the practical application of AI-powered humanoid robots in manufacturing, streamlining industrial automation, reducing labor costs, and increasing operational efficiency. The integration of Kepler K2 showcases a significant step toward fully automated, intelligent factories, creating new business opportunities for robotics and AI solution providers targeting the smart manufacturing sector.