Autonomous Apollo Robots Assigned by Mercedes-Benz to Manufacture Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz, a global leader in automotive manufacturing, has taken a significant step forward in automation by adopting Apollo, a commercial humanoid robot developed by Apptronik.
Apollo, standing at 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds, is designed to operate in industrial spaces alongside people. Its unique force control architecture ensures safe operation around people, making it an ideal companion for physically demanding tasks.
The collaboration between Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz was officially announced in or before 2025, with testing of Apollo humanoid robots already taking place in the Digital Factory Campus in Berlin and production plants earlier. The partnership aims to extend into the coming years, as Mercedes-Benz explores potential use cases for Apollo in logistics, specifically for delivering assembly kits to workers and totes of kitted parts later in the manufacturing process.
Joerg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, stated that advancements in robotics and AI are being explored to support the workforce in manufacturing and fill labor gaps. Jeff Cardenas, co-founder & CEO of Apollo, expressed his excitement about the partnership, calling it a dream scenario, as Mercedes plans to use robotics and Apollo for automating some low skill, physically challenging, manual labor.
This approach to automation is aimed at automating low skill, repetitive, and physically demanding tasks. By doing so, it frees up highly skilled team members to focus on building the world's most desirable cars. The use of humanoid robots in factories and plants by organizations like Mercedes-Benz allows for the deployment of robots optimized for human-designed spaces, avoiding full-scale facility redesigns.
Mercedes-Benz's use of Apollo humanoid robots is a model that other organizations are expected to replicate in the months and years to come. Apollo's friendly design allows it to work alongside people, making it an attractive solution for various industries seeking to automate their processes. Its computing power enables leading AI companies to solve use cases beyond those initially addressed by Apptronik, making Apollo a versatile tool in the field of automation.
In conclusion, the partnership between Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz marks a significant milestone in the evolution of automation. The use of Apollo humanoid robots in Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facilities is expected to serve as a model for other organizations, revolutionizing the way industries approach automation and labor shortages.
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