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Mercedes to Test Humanoid Robot
Mercedes-Benz announced a pilot deployment of a humanoid robot.
What happened
Robotics company Apptronik announced on March 15, 2024, that it had signed a commercial agreement with Mercedes-Benz to pilot a humanoid robot called Apollo. Mercedes is considering using it at its factories for tasks such as transporting parts.
Why it matters
Mercedes-Benz will pilot the humanoid robot Apollo on factory production lines for tasks such as transporting parts to assess how useful it is. Apptronik said it envisions automating physically demanding, repetitive tasks without having to reconfigure existing facilities.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/merusedesu-hyuumanoidorobotto-apollo-wo-koujou-de-shiken-dou-a1e27c. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.