MERCEDES BENZ INTRODUCES HUMANOID ROBOTS TO ITS WORKFORCE //APPTRONIC APOLLO ROBOT

MERCEDES BENZ INTRODUCES HUMANOID ROBOTS TO ITS WORKFORCE //APPTRONIC APOLLO ROBOT Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing in Hungary has introduced humanoid robots 🤖 from Apptronik, Texas, to alleviate staffing challenges. Apollo, standing at 5 feet 8 inches and weighing 160 pounds, assists in logistics 📦 by delivering parts and inspecting components, enhancing factory efficiency. Similarly, BMW, in collaboration with Figure, California, has deployed the Figure 01 robot 🤖 in their U.S. factories, aiming to streamline assembly processes. Both companies aim to optimize automation while ensuring the well-being of their workforce 💼, though concerns about job displacement linger.