Greece has taken a step into advanced robotics with the creation of MARK One, the country’s first domestically developed industrial humanoid robot, ahead of its official debut at the Automation & Robotics Expo 2026 in Athens, according to an article by Lina Giannarou in ekathimerini.com
Designed and built by Greek company Axl Imperial, MARK One combines autonomous movement with dual robotic arms capable of handling tasks such as palletizing, machine feeding, quality control and material transport on factory floors.
“What makes me stand out is that I combine autonomous movement with the ability to execute tasks with my two arms,” the robot said during a presentation, adding: “I’m a robot, but that doesn’t mean I have to be boring.”
Axl Imperial chief executive Konstantinos Gouliaris described the machine as “an industrial worker” designed to assist with repetitive and potentially dangerous jobs.
Unlike traditional fixed robotic systems, MARK One can move independently, adapt to changing environments and work alongside humans in industrial settings. The robot is also equipped with dexterous fingers, cameras and voice interaction technology, reflecting a shift toward what developers describe as “physical AI.”
Built largely using Greek-made components, MARK One is expected to begin operating this summer at the KAFEA TERRA coffee factory.
Engineers behind the project are now working to expand its capabilities through voice commands and limited decision-making functions, with the long-term goal of creating a collaborative assistant rather than a replacement for human workers.
Source: ekathimerini.com
