Apollo is a general-purpose humanoid from Austin, Texas-based Apptronik, built for logistics and manufacturing work. The first version was unveiled in August 2023, and in June 2026 the company introduced Apollo 2 in legged and wheeled versions. Apollo has been piloted at Mercedes-Benz and GXO, and its data trains Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics models.
History and launch
Apptronik unveiled Apollo on 23 August 2023, saying it built on more than ten earlier robots, including work on NASA's Valkyrie humanoid.
On 30 June 2026 the company introduced Apollo 2 together with an expanded Robot Park training facility in Austin of nearly 90,000 sq ft. Apollo 2 is modular: there is a bipedal version and a wheeled-base version designed with existing industrial safety standards in mind. Apptronik says the next generation, Apollo 3, will be its commercial product.
Hardware
The original Apollo stands 5 ft 8 in (about 173 cm), weighs 160 lb (about 73 kg) and lifts up to 55 lb (about 25 kg). Apptronik made the arms lighter than the load they can carry to improve efficiency. A swappable pack gives about four hours of work, and a fresh pack gets the robot back to work without waiting to recharge.
Apollo 2 uses Apptronik's patented actuators. Swappable batteries are meant to allow near round-the-clock operation, and the design was reworked for volume manufacturing and less reliance on single-source suppliers. An LED mouth, speech and listening are meant to make the robot easier to work alongside.
Software and AI
In December 2024 Apptronik announced a partnership with Google DeepMind's robotics team. Apollo 2 units at Robot Park and customer sites record repeated tasks, and that data trains Gemini Robotics models. Earlier, in 2024, Apptronik worked with NVIDIA on learning from human demonstrations (Project GR00T), and in 2025 it simulated Apollo fleets for Mercedes-Benz in NVIDIA Omniverse.
Use cases and deployments
Mercedes-Benz announced an Apollo pilot in its plants in March 2024, and GXO began a proof-of-concept programme in June 2024. In early 2025 CEO Jeff Cardenas told TechCrunch that none of the partnerships had yet moved beyond the pilot stage. In February 2025 Apptronik signed a manufacturing deal with Jabil. According to coverage of the Apollo 2 launch, the same data-collection setup runs at Mercedes-Benz, GXO and Google DeepMind itself. Apptronik does not say how many robots are deployed at customers.
Manufacturer
Apptronik is a University of Texas at Austin spinout founded in 2016; its founders had been working on humanoids since 2013. Jeff Cardenas is CEO. Its Series A first closed at $350 million in February 2025 (co-led by B Capital and Capital Factory, with Google participating), grew to $403 million in March, and by February 2026 exceeded $935 million, with backers including Google, Mercedes-Benz, John Deere and QIA.
Price and availability
There is no public price list. In 2025 Cardenas said the target price is below $50,000 but that the company was not there yet. Robots go to partners through pilot programmes, and Apollo 3 is meant to be the fully commercial version.
Timeline
- 2023-08 Apollo unveiled.
- 2024-03 Mercedes-Benz pilot.
- 2024-06 GXO proof-of-concept programme.
- 2024-12 Partnership with Google DeepMind.
- 2025-02 $350M Series A; manufacturing deal with Jabil.
- 2026-02 Series A total passes $935M.
- 2026-06 Apollo 2 launched; Robot Park in Austin expanded.
Sources
- Apptronik's Apollo is the latest humanoid robot to beat Tesla to market, Engadget (2023-08-23)
- Apptronik raises $350M to build humanoid robots with help from Google, TechCrunch (2025-02-13)
- Press releases, Apptronik (2026-10)
- Apollo 2, Apptronik (2026)
- Inside Robot Park: the 90,000 sq ft factory where humanoid robots go to learn real jobs, Interesting Engineering (2026-07)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- At 173 cm the Apptronik Apollo is taller than 60% of the humanoids in the catalogue (median: 170 cm).
- It has 30 degrees of freedom against a catalogue median of 28; more degrees of freedom usually means finer arm and hand movement.
- Its weight of 73 kg (catalogue median: 65 kg) matters for transport and for working around people.
- It is one of 4 Apptronik models in the catalogue and one of 43 humanoids from USA.
Capabilities
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Apptronik Apollo cost?
There is no list price; the CEO has cited a target below $50,000.
Where does Apollo work?
In pilots at Mercedes-Benz and GXO and at Apptronik's Robot Park in Austin.
How heavy is Apollo and how much can it lift?
The original version weighs about 73 kg at 173 cm and lifts up to about 25 kg.
How long does Apollo's battery last?
About four hours per pack, which can be swapped quickly.
What AI runs Apollo?
Apptronik partners with Google DeepMind; robot data trains Gemini Robotics models.
How much does the Apptronik Apollo cost?
According to public information the Apptronik Apollo is priced at roughly $50,000–$80,000. Confirm the current price with an enquiry.
Is the Apptronik Apollo available to buy?
Status: Preorder: orders are open as a pre-order, delivery as announced by the manufacturer.
How tall and heavy is the Apptronik Apollo?
Height: 173 cm, weight: 73 kg, degrees of freedom: 30.
How do I buy the Apptronik Apollo through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: Apptronik. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
