Mercedes-Benz Trials Humanoid Robots in Factory Operations

The Apollo robot, developed by Apptronik, is being tested for repetitive and hazardous tasks at Mercedes-Benz facilities in Germany and Hungary.

Mercedes-Benz is testing Apptronik's Apollo humanoid robots to enhance efficiency and address labor shortages in its factories.
The robots are being integrated into the MO360 digital production ecosystem and trained through AI, teleoperation, and augmented reality.
Initial trials focus on tasks like assembling engine parts and transporting components, with robots demonstrating autonomous capabilities.
Mercedes-Benz has invested a low double-digit million-euro sum in Apptronik, with plans to expand robot use across factories by 2030.
While promising, Apollo robots remain in early development stages and are currently limited to controlled environments.