Robotics startup Apptronik has announced Apollo, a humanoid robot designed to do the jobs people don’t want to. In the future, it may build lunar habitats for astronauts.
Humanoids that handle household chores or build habitats on the lunar surface may sound like something from science fiction. But the team at Austin-based robotics startup Apptronik envisions a future where general-purpose robots will handle “dull, dirty and dangerous” jobs so humans don’t have to. The design for Apptronik’s latest humanoid robot, named Apollo, was unveiled on Wednesday. The robot is on the same scale as a human being, standing at 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds .
The company aims to be in full commercial production by the end of 2024. Apollo will start out in factory and warehouse settings doing simple tasks, such as moving boxes and pushing carts around. But over time, Apollo’s functionality will increase through new models and updates to the point where it could be used in construction, the production of electronics, retail spaces, home delivery and even elder care. Moving like a human At the heart of Apollo’s design are actuators, or robot muscles.
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