Apptronik, an AI-powered humanoid robotics company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Google DeepMind's robotics team to advance the development of intelligent humanoid robots. This collaboration aims to combine Apptronik's cutting-edge robotics hardware with DeepMind's AI expertise to create humanoid robots that can be more helpful to people in dynamic environments.
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Human-Centered Robotics Design
Founded in 2016 at the Human-Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas at Austin, Apptronik is known for its human-centric robotics design and hardware, including the Apollo robot. Standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds, Apollo is designed to perform physically demanding tasks while operating safely alongside humans in industrial settings, according to the company.
"We're building a future where humanoid robots address urgent global challenges," said Jeff Cardenas, CEO and co-founder of Apptronik. "By combining Apptronik's cutting-edge robotics platform with the Google DeepMind robotics team's unparalleled AI expertise, we're creating intelligent, versatile and safe robots that will transform industries and improve lives. United by a shared commitment to excellence, our two companies are poised to redefine the future of humanoid robotics."
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Google DeepMind’s Expertise in AI and Robotics
Apptronik highlighted that Google DeepMind's robotics team combines expertise in machine learning, engineering, and physics simulation to tackle the most challenging aspects of developing AI-powered robots. The team is working on developing advanced AI systems that enable robots to reason and act effectively in real-world scenarios.
Advanced AI Models
The partnership builds on Apptronik's growing momentum, following recent collaborations with companies such as GXO and Mercedes-Benz. By integrating DeepMind's advanced foundation AI models, including Gemini, the two companies plan to push the boundaries of humanoid robotics, aiming to address global challenges and transform industries.
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Apptronik
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company that develops AI-powered humanoid robots with the goal of creating human helpers to support humanity in every facet of life.
