What Apollo can do

For the past 7-8 years, Apptronic has been at the forefront of the development of humanoid robots and exoskeletons. But what makes the Apollo robot stand out is its focus on commercial viability from the start.

The engineering team followed the strategy of creating a minimally viable platform that could be adapted to the individual requirements of the customer, reflecting the useful and adaptable functions of modern smartphones.

The company’s latest product is the humanoid robot. ApolloIt is 1.7 meters tall, weighs 73 kilograms and has an impressive maximum payload of 25 kilograms. Powered by a replaceable battery, the Apollo can operate continuously up to four hours. Apptronic currently has two such robots and four more units are under development.

Apollo humanoid robot / Photo: Apptronic

Although Apptronic’s core business is in logistics and manufacturing, the Apollo robot demonstrates: versatilityThis extends its potential use far beyond these areas.

Collaborative developers will have the option Developing and expanding the capabilities of the robotIt envisions applications in construction, oil and gas, electronics manufacturing, retail, home delivery services, aged care and other industries.

Robots will replace warehouse workers

The introduction of humanoid robots designed to work with standard containers (boxes and crates) is a conscious response to the lack of volunteer human labor for repetitive and physically demanding tasks. Availability of robots like Apollo will be an important factor in determining market demand.

Apptronic considers it a long-term goal to keep the price of a humanoid robot below $50,000. While the cost of androids is comparable to cars, the manufacturing process requires less raw materials, potentially positioning them as a more economical option.

Apollo will be able to replace people in warehouses / Photo: Apptronic

With more than 10 pilot projects in development, Apptronic’s immediate plans include internal demonstrations of the Apollo Alpha modules later this year. Field pilot tests of the production robots are scheduled for next year, paving the way for full-scale commercial production expected to begin by the end of 2024.