Mercedes-Benz has officially adopted Apptronik's Apollo humanoid robot for low-skill tasks and manual labor on its assembly lines.
Mercedes-Benz has officially employed humanoid robots to complete manual tasks on its assembly line. Apptronik’s Apollo robot will complete simple tasks like fetching and carrying, helping lighten the load for its human colleagues., March 15, the robots will also be employed to complete other “low skill” tasks like basic assembly.
Apollo stands at 5 feet, 8 inches , can light around 55 pounds , and weighs in at 160 pounds . It can operate for about four hours on a single battery pack.with two arms and legs and “eye” sensors. The robot also has a screen on its chest that displays various kinds of information, including, it appears, company logos. The robot’s “face” is another LED screen that can display digitized “emotions” like a smiling face, icons, or information like battery charge status.
“Additionally, Apollo’s computing power makes it possible for leading AI companies to solve use cases outside the ones that Apptronik will initially solve, similar to the iPhone concept: world-class, user-friendly hardware that comes with some pre-built applications and can add applications developed by third parties,”This could mean that Mercedes-Benz could utilize Apollo for inspecting vehicle parts, bringing parts to the assembly line for human workers to assemble, and delivering kitted...
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mercedes-Benz Partners with Apptronik to Trial Humanoid Robots in ManufacturingMercedes-Benz has entered into a commercial agreement with robotics company Apptronik to pilot the use of humanoid robots in manufacturing. The pilot program will explore how highly advanced robotics, like Apptronik's Apollo, can automate low skill, physically challenging, manual labor tasks. The use of humanoid robots would enable vehicle manufacturers to automate manufacturing tasks without facility redesign.
Read more »
Mercedes is trialing humanoid robots for ‘low skill, repetitive’ tasksRobotics company Apptronik has entered into a commercial agreement with Mercedes to pilot how its Apollo robot can be used in automotive manufacturing.
Read more »
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter gets starring role in Ghostbusters filmThe second official Ghostbusters vehicle isn't a Cadillac; it's the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based ECTO-Z, and it's decked out with ghost-catching equipment.
Read more »
Mercedes-Benz Shoots X-Ray of Crash Test for the First TimeMercedes-Benz becomes the first automaker to successfully shoot an X-ray of a crash test, using a camera that can shoot up to 1,000 images per second. This technology allows researchers to create slo-mo X-ray videos of a crash, providing revealing new insights.
Read more »
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter (2024) review – big van, massive rangeCAR drives the first of the new mega-battery large vans, with the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter promising 270-miles or more on a charge
Read more »
Mercedes-Benz decks G-Class in diamonds for Valentine's DayThe launch is backed by a 360-degree global campaign and short film, currently running on the German automaker's social media channels.
Read more »