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AI-powered humanoid robots designed for industrial collaboration and human support
Apptronik builds general purpose humanoid robots including Apollo designed to work in areas built for people. Originally from the Human-centered Robotics Lab at University of Texas in Austin, they started with actuators for programs like NASA Valkyrie and have developed nearly 60 actuator designs.
Company facts
- Legal name
- Apptronik, Inc.
- HQ
- Austin, United States
- Founded
- 2016 · 10 yrs
- Employees
- 100
- Website
- apptronik.com
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Milestones
Closed $350 million Series A funding round co-led by B Capital and Capital Factory with Google participation
Closed $520 million Series A extension round, bringing total Series A to over $935 million
Apollo humanoid robot publicly unveiled as first commercial-grade offering
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