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Apptronik partners with Google DeepMind to advance humanoid robots with AI

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Apollo is designed to balance complexity and functionality for initial application in manufacturing and logistics, said the company. In March, Mercedes-Benz said it is testing Apollo in automotive manufacturing. In June, Apptronik said GXO Logistics Inc. GXO Logistics is testing the Apollo humanoid.

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Gatik gets independent safety validation from TUV SUD for autonomous logistics

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TUV SUD has audited the Safety Case Evaluation and functional safety for Gatik’s self-driving trucks. The company today announcing that it has received independent validation for the Safety Case Evaluation and Functional Safety phases of its Safety Assessment Framework from TV SD. Source: Gatik Gatik AI Inc.

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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

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BMW said its Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S., Brett Adcock, Figure’s founder and CEO, said the initial tasks include moving bins and boxes and other “various logistics things” inside the BMW body shop. STR is an AMR optimized for intralogistics work in BMW’s automotive factories.

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Autonomous vehicle sensors don’t have to be a drag, find researchers

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In fact, AVs are now advanced enough that they are being used for logistics delivery and low-speed public transportation. Their goal was to reduce drag from externally mounted sensors such as cameras and lidar instruments, which are necessary for AV functionality.

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Persona AI raises $27M to develop humanoid robots for shipyards

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Also participating were Mirae Asset Group, Invicta Growth, Fathom Fund, Embedded Ventures, Wave Function Ventures, Zero Infinity Partners, dConstruct Technologies, Goose Capital, SGH, Sound Media Ventures, Kalea Ventures, K50 Ventures, Cofounder Ventures, Tola Capital, SGA Capital, and Olive Hill Ventures, and K2 Global.

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Five minutes with…Tom Blackie, CEO, VNC Automotive

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What does VNC Automotive do? VNC Automotive is a world-leader in connectivity solutions for the automotive industry. Our technology enables complex functionality in an increasingly connected world, making time spent in our vehicles more entertaining and productive, while adhering strictly to safety and security protocols.

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Mercedes-Benz testing Apollo humanoid

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Credit: Apptronik Apptronik today announced that leading automotive brand Mercedes-Benz is testing its Apollo humanoid robot. As part of the agreement, Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz will collaborate on identifying applications for Apollo in automotive settings. Apollo moving a tote at the Mercedes factory. Why humanoids?