Mercedes-Benz Advances AI and Robotics at Marienfelde Plant
The Berlin facility is training the Apollo humanoid robot for production tasks and preparing to manufacture a high-performance electric motor in 2026.
- Mercedes-Benz is transforming its Berlin-Marienfelde plant into a hub for alternative drive systems and digital technologies.
- The Apollo humanoid robot, developed with Apptronic, is being trained for tasks like assembling car parts and tightening screws, with plans for future autonomous operation.
- The plant will begin producing a high-performance electric motor for Mercedes-AMG in 2026, developed by the British manufacturer Yasa.
- Artificial intelligence tools, including chatbots, are being integrated to streamline production processes and provide employees with easier access to production data.
- The facility, which employs 1,900 workers, has undergone significant restructuring since 2020 to focus on electromobility and avoid closure.
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