Apptronik’s ‘superhuman’-like robots can transform heavy-duty works

An Austin-based robotics firm has accelerated the development of giant robots to automate industrial tasks beyond the limits of the human form. Apptronik has created Elevate Robotics Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary, to reshape the future of heavy-duty industrial-scale work.

Apptronik is establishing Elevate to commercialize a unique multipurpose automation solution outside of the humanoid form factor with enormous potential to transform the way humans live and work.

“We founded Apptronik to build general-purpose robots that empower humans. On our path to realizing this mission we’ve developed all kinds of groundbreaking robotics technology for humanoid robots and beyond,” said Jeff Cardenas, Apptronik co-founder and CEO.

“Elevate shares Apptronik’s core, human-centered DNA and vision of building robots to help humanity, and they’re applying novel technology to tackle heavy-duty tasks in various sectors.”

Elevate will operate independently

Apptronik revealed that Elevate will operate independently and be led by CEO Paul Hvass, previously co-founder at Plus One Robotics. Elevate’s founding team includes skilled roboticists from the group that designed numerous robotic systems culminating with Apollo, and passionate and experienced builders from across the industrial automation landscape.

“With a world-class team assembled, Elevate Robotics is well positioned to expand the possibilities of industrial-scale work with superhuman robotics, continued Cardenas. “The Apptronik team is excited to see the world-changing impact of Elevate’s innovations.”

Superhuman robots to use novel technologies

Elevate Robotics highlighted that it will operate independently of the parent, leveraging a skilled team of engineers and leaders with decades of experience in robotics development, deployment, and commercialization. Elevate pointed out in a statement that it will empower humanity with “superhuman robots that transform the way we work.”

“We will build on exciting technological breakthroughs from Apptronik’s near decade of robotics development to change the way mobile manipulation is performed, offering capabilities far beyond anything available on the market currently,” said Elevate Robotics in the statement.

“Our superhuman robots will go bigger, faster, and stronger using novel technologies born from humanoid development.”

Apollo development could play key role

Apptronik previously developed the Apollo humanoid robot, which operates in warehouses and manufacturing plants and, in the near term, can eventually extend into construction, oil and gas, electronics production, retail, home delivery, elder care ,and countless more areas.

Apollo is the first commercial humanoid robot that was designed for friendly interaction, mass manufacturability, high payloads and safety.
Apollo is modular and can be mounted to any mobility platform, stationary, or fully mobile with legs. It has LEDs in head, Mouth, and Chest all working together to communicate status.

The robot comes with hot swappable battery packs, each with a four-hour runtime, allow Apollo to continue working with a simple battery change instead of a plug-in charge during which time it is not operational. If desired, Apollo can be plugged into charge or tethered for continuous operation.

While Apptronik will continue to focus on Apollo and push the boundaries of humanoid robotics, Elevate will reshape the future of heavy-duty industrial-scale work.