Apptronik Partners with NASA to Develop Humanoid Robots for Aerospace
Apptronik, an Austin-based company specializing in the development of versatile, mobile robotic systems, is partnering with NASA to accelerate commercialization of its new humanoid robot. The robot, called Apollo, will be one of the first humanoids available to the commercial markets.
At Apptronik's headquarters in Austin, Texas, the first prototype of Apollo is now complete, with the expectation of broader commercial availability in 2023. Unlike special-purpose robots that are only capable of a single, repetitive task, Apollo is designed as a general-purpose robot capable of doing a wide range of tasks in dynamic environments. Apollo will benefit workers in industries ranging from aerospace, logistics, retail, hospitality, and beyond.
NASA first partnered with Apptronik in 2013 during the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC), where founders were selected to work on NASA's Valkyrie Robot. The government agency has now selected Apptronik as a commercial partner to launch a new generation of general-purpose robots, starting with Apollo.
"Continued investment from NASA validates the work we are doing at Apptronik and the inflection point we have reached in robotics. The robots we've all dreamed about are now here and ready to get out into the world," said Jeff Cardenas, CEO and co-founder of Apptronik. "These robots will first become tools for us here on Earth and will ultimately help us move beyond and explore the stars."
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