Factory trials begin for humanoid robots that can build more of themselves

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Factory trials begin for humanoid robots that can build more of themselves

Robot-maker Apptronik has announced a pilot partnership with American firm Jabil. In addition to its supply chain services primarily serving OEMs, Jabil is involved in designing, engineering, and manufacturing electronic circuit boards and systems.Read Entire Article

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These humanoid robots could build themselves on factory lines

An Apptronik robot moving a package with its hands.ApptronikRobot maker Apptronik partnered with supply chain giant Jabil to test and produce its humanoid robots.Apptronik says the Apollo robots will perform simple tasks, supporting workers in Jabil's factories.Apptronik previously partnered with Mercedes-Benz.Robot maker Apptronik entered a deal that could have its humanoid bots building themselves on factory lines.The Austin-based company anno…

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These humanoid robots could make themselves: the manufacturer of Apptronik robots has partnered with Jabil to test and manufacture their androids.

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The Robotics Factory builds robot companies

The Robot Report Podcast · The Robotics Factory Builds Robot Companies   In Episode 185 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre interview Dr. Kevin Dowling, managing director of The Robotics Factory, an incubator and accelerator. Dr. Kevin Dowling, The Robotics Factory Dowling discusses the role of The Robotics Factory in fostering robotics startups. He outlines the organization‘s three main programs: Create, Accel…

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Humanoid Robots Finally Get Real Jobs

(Wall Street Journal) – While their jobs may be straightforward and menial, these “Digit” robots are a direct replacement for the humans who would otherwise be doing this work. They are also a flexible bridge between the other less versatile automated machines common in warehouses and factories. In this way, a humanoid robot like Digit represents the next step—in an evolution that stretches back to the invention of the assembly line—in the speed…