Mercedes Deploys Robot Dogs and Drones at Düsseldorf Plant

Metaverse Planet September 3, 2025Last Updated: September 4, 2025

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Mercedes-Benz has started using robot dog Aris and an autonomous drone at its Düsseldorf facility to reduce energy loss and increase efficiency. The systems are digitizing maintenance and inspection processes.

Mercedes-Benz’s light commercial vehicles unit has taken a significant step toward digitizing its production processes by deploying autonomous robot and drone technologies at its Düsseldorf plant. The 325,000-square-meter facility produces panel van versions of the Sprinter and eSprinter.

A robot dog named “Aris” helps prevent malfunctions and reduce energy loss by detecting compressed air leaks and unusual sounds on the production line. According to the company, Aris can also automatically perform routine checks of analog gauges. The collected data can be easily analyzed, leading to cost savings in the six-figure range annually.

Thanks to its ability to climb stairs, Aris can move completely autonomously within the plant. In the future, it is planned to take on tasks such as checking emergency exits and contributing to digital twin models.

The autonomous drone operating within the facility automates container counts. With AI software, the system can recognize and count load carriers by their size and shape, taking over routine tasks and allowing employees to focus on more value-added work.

Both systems are integrated into cloud-based applications. This allows them to communicate with each other and provides the infrastructure to work with different facilities in the future.