Humanoid coworkers are coming

Apollo, a human-sized robot developed by Austin-based Apptronik, is positioned as a versatile robot that can work alongside humans and replace them in dangerous work environments, with a focus on industries such as logistics, manufacturing, construction, elder care, and more, offering a potential solution to labor shortages and retention issues in critical industries.

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8/28/2023

How long until a robot is doing your dishes?

Humanoid robots, such as Sanctuary AI's Phoenix, have the potential to dominate the labor market in the future and perform a wide range of tasks, although widespread adoption in households is still a long way off due to the challenges of navigating the physical world and understanding context and consequences.

9/20/2023

NASA Invests in Humanoid Robot Helpers for Future Space Missions

NASA has invested in a humanoid robot called Apollo developed by Apptronik to assist astronauts on future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, as well as potentially serving as remote-controlled "avatars" for humans on Earth.