Mercedes Introduces Humanoid Robots to Automate Factory Tasks

The robots, developed in partnership with Apptronik, aim to improve efficiency and address labor shortages.

Mercedes has partnered with Apptronik to deploy humanoid robots, named Apollo, in its factories to automate physically demanding and repetitive tasks.
The Apollo robots are designed to work alongside human workers, capable of lifting up to 55 pounds and standing at 5ft 8 inches tall.
The initiative aims to address labor shortages and improve production efficiency without needing to redesign factory layouts.
Similar humanoid robots are being explored by other car manufacturers, including BMW and Tesla, indicating a growing trend in the automotive industry.
Concerns about job displacement and the ethical implications of AI and robotics in the workforce are being raised by labor unions and policymakers.