Mercedes-Benz is working with robotics developer Apptronik on the use of humanoid robots for repetitive logistics tasks in its manufacturing plants
The Apollo robots are around 1.7 metres tall and weigh 72.5kg with the ability to lift around 25kg. Apptronik said they are built to operate in industrial spaces alongside people which means companies are able to avoid full-scale facility redesigns that are built around robots rather than people.
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