Apptronik's Apollo humanoid robot. Apptronik
Two firms based in the United States have announced their collaboration to build Apollo humanoids and integrate them into manufacturing operations for the same type of humanoid robots.
AI-powered humanoid robotics firm Apptronik, based in Austin, Texas, has entered into a partnership with Florida based Jabil – which is a key player in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions (EMS).
The collaboration intends to incorporate Apollo humanoid robots into the production line for the same robot types – in other words a scenario where Apollo will build Apollo.
The pilot program will allow newly made Apollo humanoid robots to make use of Jabil’s factory setup for real-world validation testing.
It will also allow for mass production of the humanoids that can enable their adoption in the outside world.
Apollo humanoid robots to make their counterparts
According to a joint press release by Apptronik and Jabil, the robots will be used to complete an array of simple, repetitive intralogistics and manufacturing tasks, including inspection, sorting, kitting, lineside delivery, fixture placement, and sub-assembly before being deployed to Apptronik customer sites.
The humanoid robots will augment and support the existing workforce at Jabil’s manufacturing sites. This will allow the people involved in the manufacturing process more time to dedicate to creative, thought-intensive projects that shape and improve the future of Jabil’s operations.
The collaboration will help both firms: Apptronik will gain access to the latter’s global advanced manufacturing capabilities. On the other hand, Jabil will also get the opportunity to test new automation solutions which can ensure safer operations, greater efficiency, and accelerated time-to-market.
“Humanoid robots have the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work, but for that to become a reality, we need to be able to build them rapidly at scale, at the right price point, and in geographies where our customers are located,” said Jeff Cardenas, co-founder and CEO of Apptronik.
“Our partnership with Jabil, along with our unique design for manufacturability and ability to have Apollo humanoid robots handling material movement and assembly tasks in the factory, are critical components needed to create a flywheel effect that could make humanoid robots ubiquitous.”
Rafael Renno, Senior Vice President of Global Business Units at Jabil, further stated that the collaboration will help them “get a first-hand look at the impact that general-purpose robots can have as we test Apollo in our operations, but as we begin producing Apollo units, we can play a role in defining the future of manufacturing.”
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Jabil, Apptronik collaboration aims to improve scalability
Apptronik believes that it is necessary to fulfill customer demand for humanoid robots at a price point which can augment mass adoption. Therefore, it lays stress on motors that unlock affordability and make maintenance a simple task.
The company aims to make general-purpose humanoids more affordable to expand into new markets and roles, such as front-of-house retail, elder care, and eventually home use, as per the press release.
Earlier this month it had announced the successful closing of a $350 million Series A funding round co-led by B Capital and Capital Factory, with participation from Google.
The company had then too stated that it will scale up the manufacturing of Apollo humanoid robots to fulfill the need for growing orders across priority verticals.
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