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Apptronik is a robotics company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 as a spinoff from the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas at Austin. The company specializes in creating AI-powered humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans in various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and automotive production. The flagship product, Apollo, is a humanoid robot that stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. It can lift up to 55 pounds and operates for four hours on swappable battery packs. Apollos modular design allows it to be adapted for different mobility platforms, making it suitable for a range of applications. Apptronik also develops exoskeletons and other robotic systems, focusing on a human-centered approach to enhance efficiency and safety in human-robot interactions. Apptronik serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies like Mercedes-Benz and GXO Logistics, and has raised significant funding to support its growth. The company aims to foster a future where humans and robots work together, emphasizing collaboration and ethical design in its mission.

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