Apptronik's 'superhuman'-like robots can transform heavy-duty works

Source: interestingengineering
Author: @IntEngineering
Published: 6/25/2025
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Read original articleApptronik, a US robotics firm, has launched Elevate, an independent company focused on commercializing advanced multipurpose robots designed to perform heavy-duty industrial tasks beyond human capabilities. Elevate aims to transform industries such as manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, and elder care by deploying “superhuman” robots that are faster, stronger, and more capable than existing automation solutions. The company is led by CEO Paul Hvass and staffed by experienced roboticists and automation experts, leveraging nearly a decade of technological breakthroughs developed by Apptronik, including their humanoid robot Apollo.
Apollo, Apptronik’s flagship humanoid robot, is notable for its modular design, safety features, and ability to operate in various environments such as warehouses and manufacturing plants. It supports high payloads, friendly human interaction, and can be mounted on different mobility platforms. Apollo’s hot-swappable battery packs enable continuous operation with minimal downtime. Elevate plans to build on this foundation to push the boundaries of mobile manipulation robotics,
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