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Apptronik launches Elevate Robotics to commercialize non-humanoid robots
- Apptronik, a Texas-based developer, has launched Elevate Robotics to focus on automating industrial tasks beyond humanoid robots.
- Elevate will concentrate on heavy-duty, industrial-scale work by commercializing non-humanoid robots.
- Apptronik will continue its focus on the Apollo humanoid while Elevate works on multipurpose automation solutions.
- Elevate Robotics will be led by CEO Paul Hvass, a co-founder at Plus One Robotics.
- Apptronik raised $403 million in Series A funding to support Apollo production.
- They are targeting industries like automotive, electronics manufacturing, logistics, bottling, and consumer goods.
- Apptronik has agreements with Mercedes-Benz, GXO Logistics, and Google DeepMind for real-world testing.
- The humanoid robot market has seen slow commercial deployments despite high investments.
- Agility Robotics deployed a small fleet of Digit humanoids at a Spanx facility in 2024.
- Figure AI and Hyundai Motor Group are also making moves in the robotics market.
- Elevate Robotics intends to expand the possibilities of industrial-scale work with its robotics innovations.
- Elevate will apply novel technology to tackle heavy-duty tasks in various sectors.
- Apptronik has developed groundbreaking robotics technology for humanoid robots and beyond.
- The company has built over 15 robotics systems and made significant technological advancements.
- Elevate's robots use patented gravity compensation technology to lift more than they weigh.
- The post was originally seen on The Robot Report.
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