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Apollo is Apptronik's industrial humanoid, developed in Austin with roots in NASA's Valkyrie program. First unveiled in 2023, it now works in designated areas at Mercedes-Benz, GXO Logistics, and Jabil sites, and the redesigned Apollo 2 arrived in June 2026 with modular bipedal or wheeled mobility and hot-swappable batteries for round-the-clock operation. Apptronik has raised over $935M in Series A funding at a $5B valuation, backed by Google, Mercedes-Benz, and John Deere.
- Total Series A funding exceeds $935M, with Google, Mercedes-Benz, John Deere, and Qatar Investment Authority among backers [source]
- Apollo robots work factory and warehouse shifts in designated areas at Mercedes-Benz, GXO, and Jabil [source]
- Apollo 2 adds modular wheeled/bipedal mobility and swappable batteries for 7x22 operation [source]
Specifications
| Specification | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height (Apollo gen-1) | 1.73 m | reported | blog.robozaps.com (2026-09-01) |
| Weight (Apollo gen-1) | 73 kg | reported | blog.robozaps.com (2026-09-01) |
| Payload (Apollo gen-1) | 25 kg | reported | blog.robozaps.com (2026-09-01) |
| Battery (Apollo gen-1) | 4 h per hot-swappable pack | reported | blog.robozaps.com (2026-09-01) |
| Battery system (Apollo 2) | Swappable batteries enabling 7x22 operation | verified | apptronik.com (2026-09-01) |
| Actuation (Apollo 2) | Apptronik patented actuators, 90%+ energy efficiency | verified | apptronik.com (2026-09-01) |
| Mobility (Apollo 2) | Modular: bipedal configuration or wheeled base | verified | apptronik.com (2026-09-01) |
| Safety (Apollo 2) | Hardware-level safety zones with impact and perimeter detection | verified | apptronik.com (2026-09-01) |
Every spec is cited to its source with a retrieval date. verified = manufacturer-published · reported = reputable press/analyst. Verify with the manufacturer before purchase decisions.
Change timeline
- launch Apollo 2 unveiled [source]
- funding $520M Series A extension at a $5B valuation; total Series A exceeds $935M [source]
- funding $350M Series A first close with Google and B Capital, later oversubscribed to $415M [source]
- announcement Apollo unveiled [source]
Our take
Apptronik's edge is pragmatism: swappable batteries, a wheeled-base option, and hardware-level safety zones show a company designing for factory economics rather than viral videos. Its Google partnership (DeepMind AI on Apollo) and nearly $1B war chest make it a credible top-three Western contender. The gap is transparency — Apptronik stopped publishing full specs with Apollo 2, and deployments remain pilots in designated areas, not scaled fleets.
Best suited for
- Automotive manufacturing support (Mercedes-Benz pilots)
- Warehouse case handling and logistics (GXO)
- Electronics manufacturing (Jabil pilots)
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Apollo: common questions
How much does Apptronik Apollo cost?
Apptronik has not published a price. Apollo is deployed through commercial partnerships rather than open sales as of September 2026.
Where is Apollo actually working?
Early Apollo units work within designated areas in factories and warehouses run by Apptronik's strategic partners, including Mercedes-Benz, GXO Logistics, and Jabil.
What is Apollo 2?
Apollo 2, unveiled in June 2026, is Apptronik's next-generation platform. It offers modular bipedal or wheeled-base configurations, swappable batteries for 7x22 operation, and hardware-level safety zones. Apptronik has not published its full dimensions or payload.
How much funding has Apptronik raised?
More than $935 million in its Series A alone — a $415M round in 2025 plus a $520M extension in February 2026 at a $5 billion valuation — bringing total capital to nearly $1 billion.
Apollo vs Figure 03?
Both are US general-purpose humanoids in industrial pilots. Figure is further along in manufacturing scale (1,000+ units built); Apptronik has deeper named-partner deployments (Mercedes-Benz, GXO, Jabil) and a modular wheeled option Figure lacks.
Sources
- Apptronik — apptronik.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- CNBC — cnbc.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Apptronik — apptronik.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- TechCrunch — techcrunch.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- RoboZaps — blog.robozaps.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
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