Overview
Apptronik Apollo is an Austin, Texas-based humanoid that leverages over 12 years of NASA and DARPA robotics research. With a 25 kg rated payload — among the highest for continuous logistics work — and a hot-swap battery system exchangeable in seconds for near-continuous operation, Apollo is designed specifically for logistics and manufacturing environments. Backed by Samsung and Google, and with partnerships including GXO Logistics, Apollo is one of the most enterprise-ready humanoids available. The NASA heritage shows in its safety-first design: robust force/torque sensing and collision detection throughout. Apollo pilot programs are actively running in distribution centers across the United States.
Score Breakdown
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Technical Specifications
Height
1.73 m
Weight
73 kg
DOF
30+
Max Speed
~1.0 m/s
Battery Life
~4 hours
Payload
25 kg
Battery Swap
Hot-swap in seconds
Sensors
Cameras, depth sensors, force/torque sensors, IMU
OS
ROS2
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, 5G
Pros & Cons
Strengths
25 kg rated payload sustained across shifts — purpose-built for logistics Hot-swap battery in seconds enables near-continuous operation across shifts 12+ years of NASA and DARPA robotics R&D behind the design Backed by Samsung and Google — strongest enterprise partner ecosystem ROS2 native with force/torque sensing throughout the body
Weaknesses
Slow walking speed (~1.0 m/s) — optimised for load-carrying over agility Not commercially available — enterprise pilot programs only No public SDK or developer access Limited transparency on AI capabilities compared to competitors
Specs-based analysis — score derived from manufacturer data.
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