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Apptronik's Robot Park Trains Humanoids for Real-World Jobs
1 Jul
Summary
- Humanoid robots are training in a nearly 90,000-square-foot facility.
- The training park generates data to improve AI systems for robots.
- Apptronik's Apollo robots are being trained for everyday tasks.
Apptronik, a Texas-based robotics firm, has established a "Robot Park" in Austin, a nearly 90,000-square-foot facility dedicated to training its humanoid robots. Within this dedicated space, Apollo robots are being trained seven days a week to perform everyday tasks such as stacking boxes and sorting items.
This innovative training ground functions as a "data factory," where every training session generates valuable data that refines the AI systems controlling the robots. This approach mirrors concepts discussed by industry leaders like Elon Musk, who envisioned similar training academies for advanced robotics.
Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the University of Texas, Apptronik has secured significant funding, with its robots already in use by companies like Mercedes for assembly tasks and Google for AI model refinement. The company is developing advanced versions of its Apollo robot, with the current model standing six feet tall and capable of lifting up to 55 pounds.
