Apollo: The Future of General-Purpose Robotics

🤖Apollo is a general-purpose humanoid robot that can adapt to various environments and collaborate with humans.

🔌The robot uses all-electric motors instead of hydraulics, making it more efficient and safe to work around.

🏍️The design of Apollo is inspired by motorcycles, conveying strength, confidence, and a muscular tautness.

👥Apollo was developed to address the need for versatile robots that can handle complex tasks in hazardous situations.

🌍The goal of Apollo is to revolutionize the use of robotics in the real world, making it safer and more efficient.

Why was Apollo developed?

—Apollo was developed in response to the Fukushima disaster and the need for robots that can handle complex tasks in hazardous situations.

What is the advantage of using all-electric motors in Apollo?

—Using all-electric motors makes Apollo more efficient and safe to work around compared to robots that use hydraulics.

What inspired the design of Apollo?

—The design of Apollo is inspired by motorcycles, conveying strength, confidence, and a muscular tautness.

What is the purpose of Apollo?

—The purpose of Apollo is to address the need for versatile robots that can adapt to various environments and collaborate with humans in real-world scenarios.

How does Apollo aim to revolutionize the use of robotics?

—Apollo aims to revolutionize the use of robotics by making it safer and more efficient in the real world.

00:00Introduction to Apollo, a general-purpose humanoid robot designed to work alongside humans in various environments. Mention of the Fukushima disaster and the need for adaptable robots in hazardous situations.

01:15Explanation of the use of all-electric motors in Apollo instead of hydraulics for safety and efficiency. Description of the design inspiration from motorcycles, conveying strength and confidence.

03:00Details about the development and purpose of Apollo to handle complex tasks in hazardous situations. The goal of revolutionizing the use of robotics in the real world to make it safer and more efficient.

04:40Discussion of the challenges and considerations in designing a robot that is safe to work around humans. Mention of the need for people's trust in robotics systems.

06:30Explanation of the importance of conveying a story that Apollo is just a machine and not capable of human-like intelligence. Reference to the design process and the involvement of argodesign.