Introducing Apollo, a cutting-edge robot developed by tech company Apptronik, that is making its way into warehouses to assist in heavy lifting tasks. This humanoid autobot stands at 5-foot-8 and weighs 160 pounds, effortlessly moving items weighing up to 55 pounds. Apptronik, based in Austin, Texas, has not disclosed the exact location where Apollo has been deployed but states that it focuses on performing mundane tasks in the supply chain industry and could potentially extend its capabilities to household chores in the future.
Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas revealed that Apollo’s battery life only lasts for four hours, limiting its ability to work a full, eight-hour shift. However, the company has already constructed two Apollo robots and has four more in production. Apptronik, which employs 85 individuals, made headlines with the introduction of Apollo – an impressive 5-foot, 8-inch tall bot weighing 160 pounds capable of lifting up to 55 pounds.
Economists foresee a future where robots like Apollo will replace humans in fields such as elderly care, manufacturing, and security. Cardenas acknowledges that this advancement aligns with the promises made by science fiction for many years. He further explains that Apollo has great potential for new features and functionalities with just a simple software update.
Notably, Apollo may even contribute to household chores similar to Rosie from the famous animated series “The Jetsons.” Cardenas believes that the possibilities are endless and that these systems will continue to push boundaries. Apptronik plans to start small by producing fewer than 100 beta versions of Apollo for real-world applications before ramping up to full-scale production by the end of 2024.
Leading the race to develop humanoid robots alongside Apptronik are companies like Tesla, Boston Dynamics, Samsung Electronics, and Hanson Robotics. Tesla, in particular, aims to introduce “thousands” of humanoid robots into its factories. According to Goldman Sachs, the humanoid robot market has the potential to reach a staggering $6 billion.
In recent showcases, Boston Dynamics presented “Atlas,” the most advanced humanoid robot capable of various complex movements such as walking, dancing, back-flipping, and vaulting. Goldman Sachs predicts that humanoid robots will become economically viable in factory settings between 2025 and 2028, with consumer applications becoming mainstream between 2030 and 2035. The investment bank anticipates that a $6 billion market for human-like robots could fill 4% of the projected labor shortage in US factories by 2030 and meet 2% of the global demand for elderly care by 2035.
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