Apptronik

Google and Nvidia are partnering with German robotics startup Microagi to provide computing power for training and deploying humanoids in factories. The collaboration grants Microagi access to Nvidia GPUs and Google's AI models and cloud platforms, positioning Google to expand its robotics ecosystem in Europe amid growing competition from Chinese and American tech firms.

Apptronik has opened Robot Park, a large warehouse in Austin, Texas, to test hundreds of humanoids on real-world tasks for manufacturers. The facility addresses a lack of real-world data for robot development and partners with Google DeepMind to share insights for improving AI models like Gemini Robots. Apptronik also unveiled upgraded Apollo humanoid robots, including a wheeled version due to current safety regulations.

Apptronik, a Texas-based robotics startup valued at over $5.5 billion, has opened a 'Robot Park' in Austin to train its Apollo humanoid robots through real-world tasks. The facility, operating seven days a week, collects data to enhance AI models for factory, service, and home applications, with investors including Mercedes and Google.