Mercedes-Benz is making big changes in manufacturing by bringing in humanoid robots to help. Partnering with Apptronik, a Texas-based robotics company, Mercedes-Benz is taking a big leap forward in how cars are made.
Your next Mercedes may be built by a robot
In an exciting move, Mercedes-Benz is hiring humanoid robots to help with its manufacturing. Teaming up with Apptronik, a robotics company from Texas, Mercedes-Benz is stepping into the future of car production.
These robots, led by Apollo, will work alongside human employees in the factories. They’ll do tasks like bringing parts for cars and helping with assembly. This teamwork aims to make the manufacturing process smoother and faster.
“When we set out to build Apollo, an agreement like the one we’re announcing today with Mercedes-Benz was a dream scenario. Mercedes plans to use robotics and Apollo for automating some low skill, physically challenging, manual labor — a model use case which we’ll see other organizations replicate in the months and years to come.”
-Jeff Cardenas, co-founder and CEO of Apollo, said in a press release
Apollo is a big robot, standing at 5 foot 8 inches and weighing 160 pounds. It’s strong, too, able to carry heavy parts and work for hours without a break.
But Mercedes-Benz isn’t alone in this. Other companies, like Figure and Xiaomi, are also exploring robots in manufacturing. It’s all about finding new ways to make things better and faster.
Some people worry that robots might replace human jobs. But Mercedes-Benz and Apptronik see robots as helpers, not replacements. They believe that with robots’ help, humans can focus on more important tasks.
As Mercedes-Benz leads the way into this new future, it’s an exciting time for manufacturing. With robots by their side, they’re driving towards a brighter and more efficient tomorrow.
Featured image credit: Apptronik
