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§1Profile
Task
Parts kitting
Industry
automotive
Announced
Mar 15, 2024
Pilot start
—
Current units
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Last verified
May 27, 2026
§2What the robot is doing
Logistics tasks — bringing parts to the production line (delivery of assembly kits) while inspecting components.
Editorial note
Mercedes is both a Series A backer and a pilot customer — disclose this dual relationship in detail view.
§3VerificationHighest source: Journalist verified
The deploying customer (not the vendor) has publicly acknowledged it.
§4Sources2 sources
- [01]News article· WardsAuto· Mar 18, 2025· reliability 4/5
Mercedes Uses AI and Humanoid Robotics in Production Overhaul
“The Berlin-Marienfelde site, already serving as an incubation hub for Mercedes-Benz's digitalization efforts, has been set up to pilot the new automation processes. These include the deployment of humanoid robots developed by Apptronik, called Apollo, being tested for logistics tasks.”
- [02]Press release· PRNewswire (Apptronik/Mercedes-Benz)· Mar 15, 2024· reliability 5/5
Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz Enter Commercial Agreement to Pilot Apollo Humanoid Robot
“Mercedes-Benz is exploring potential use cases for Apollo humanoid robots in logistics to bring parts to the production line for workers to assemble, the so-called delivery of assembly kits, while simultaneously inspecting components.”
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