The robots are expected to automate low-skill, physically challenging manual labor, such as moving items from one point to another. This is seen as a model use case that other organizations may replicate in the future. Apptronik, a spinout from the University of Austin known for its work on NASA’s Valkyrie humanoid robot, is part of a growing trend of humanoid robotics attracting significant investor interest.
Key takeaways:
- Apptronik, an Austin-based robotics startup, has entered a partnership with Mercedes-Benz to explore applications for advanced robotics in Mercedes-Benz manufacturing.
- The specifics of the deal, including the number of systems involved in the pilot, have not been disclosed, but it is seen as beneficial for both parties, potentially leading to a large order for Apptronik if the pilot is successful.
- Mercedes-Benz plans to use the robots for automating low skill, physically challenging, manual labor, a use case that is expected to be replicated by other organizations in the future.
- Apptronik is a spinout from the University of Austin, best known for its work on NASA’s Valkyrie humanoid robot.