Mercedes-Benz
PublicGerman luxury automaker tracing roots to Carl Benz's 1886 patent motorcar, headquartered in Stuttgart. Partnered with Apptronik to pilot Apollo humanoid robots in manufacturing. Invested over EUR100 million in Apptronik, testing humanoids at its Digital Factory Campus in Berlin.
Introduction
Mercedes-Benz history begins with Karl Benz's 1886 patent in Mannheim and Gottlieb Daimler's parallel work in Stuttgart. Their companies merged on June 28, 1926, to form Daimler-Benz AG.
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Company Story
Mercedes-Benz traces its origins to Karl Benz's 1886 patent for the first gasoline-powered automobile. The company pioneers humanoid integration in automotive manufacturing through its Apptronik partnership, deploying Apollo robots in Berlin and Hungary assembly plants. MO360 connects ~30 plants to the Microsoft Cloud.
History
Mercedes-Benz has used industrial robots since the 1970s. In 2020, MO360 was launched, connecting ~30 plants to Microsoft Cloud for AI-driven optimization.
In March 2024, Mercedes-Benz entered a commercial agreement with Apptronik for Apollo humanoid robots. Initial deployment focused on logistics, delivering assembly kits and inspecting components at Berlin and Kecskemét plants.
Mercedes-Benz's approach combines digital twins, generative AI, and Physical AI for a targeted 20% productivity gain across passenger car manufacturing.