The humanoid robots assisting workers in the automotive industry

Humanoid robots (like the Apptronik Apollo) are now capable of working alongside humans on certain difficult tasks. — Apptronik

Mercedes, BMW and Hyundai are the first automakers to trial humanoid robots in their factories. Their activities focus on very specific tasks that are repetitive and physically demanding for humans. The automakers are now thinking about installing robots on a permanent basis on their production lines.

Apollo is the latest humanoid robot from Apptronik. It measures 1.76 m and weighs 72 kg. It can carry a load of 25 kg and currently has an operating time of around four hours. This collaborative bipedal robot has been chosen by Mercedes to be tested on assembly lines. Initially, it will simply transport various relatively heavy objects and crates. In addition to automotive applications, Apollo could also be used in construction, home delivery or elder care.