Apptronik Apollo — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Apptronik |
|---|---|
| Model | Apollo |
| Year | 2023 |
| Category | Humanoid, Logistics |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Dimensions | 173cm H |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Ethernet |
| Country of origin | US |
Key features
- NASA Valkyrie heritage — serious space robotics pedigree
- 25 kg payload capacity
- Hot-swappable batteries — 4-hour continuous operation
- Backed by Google; Mercedes-Benz and GXO pilots
- US-made — NDAA-friendly
- Modular hardware for diverse task configurations
- University of Texas / NASA spinout credibility
What is it?
Apptronik Apollo is a NASA-heritage US humanoid robot — 25 kg payload, hot-swap batteries, and active Mercedes-Benz pilots, making it the most industrially credible US-made humanoid after Atlas.
Who is it for?
- US manufacturers wanting NDAA-compliant humanoid with serious engineering pedigree
- Logistics operators (GXO, warehouse automation) evaluating humanoid capability
- Enterprises wanting Google-backed US humanoid with active industrial pilots
Key specs
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 73 kg
- Payload: 25 kg
- Battery: Hot-swappable; ~4 hours continuous
- Pilots: Mercedes-Benz manufacturing; GXO Logistics
- Backing: Google; multiple Series B investors
- Origin: Apptronik (Austin, TX — UT Austin spinout)
- Purchase: B2B via apptronik.com
How it compares
Apollo vs Figure 02: both target manufacturing, both US-made. Apollo has NASA/Google credibility and hot-swap batteries; Figure 02 has higher valuation and OpenAI AI integration. Apollo vs Atlas: Apollo is designed for commercial deployment from day one; Atlas started as research.
Limitations
- Not broadly commercially available — pilot partnerships
- 73 kg heavy vs competitors
- Slower commercial deployment rollout than Figure AI
FAQ
What is the Apptronik Apollo used for?
Apollo is deployed in manufacturing and logistics — active commercial pilots include Mercedes-Benz automotive assembly in Germany and GXO Logistics warehouse environments. It is designed for structured industrial tasks leveraging its 25 kg payload capacity and 4-hour continuous battery operation.
How much does the Apptronik Apollo cost?
Apollo is not publicly priced and is available exclusively through B2B partnership programmes at apptronik.com. As an enterprise-grade industrial humanoid backed by Google, pricing is expected to be in the six-figure range per unit.
What makes the Apptronik Apollo unique?
Apollo is the only commercially deployed humanoid with direct NASA lineage — Apptronik spun out of the University of Texas after developing NASA's Valkyrie humanoid. Its hot-swappable battery system enables continuous manufacturing floor operation without recharge downtime, a practical advantage no other humanoid currently offers.
Who is the Apptronik Apollo designed for?
Apollo is designed for US manufacturers and logistics operators requiring a NDAA-compliant humanoid with proven industrial credibility. Its Google backing, NASA heritage, and active pilots with Mercedes-Benz and GXO make it the most institutionally credible US-made industrial humanoid alongside Boston Dynamics Atlas.
How does the Apptronik Apollo compare to Figure AI Figure 02?
Both Apollo (173 cm, 73 kg, 25 kg payload) and Figure 02 (167 cm, 60 kg) target US manufacturing and are NDAA-compliant. Apollo has NASA/Google credibility and hot-swap batteries; Figure 02 integrates OpenAI language models and has a higher valuation ($2.6B). Apollo has Mercedes-Benz pilots; Figure 02 has BMW Spartanburg deployment. Both are in active commercial use.