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Apollo (Apptronik)
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SUMMARY:
Apollo is a 1.73 m, 72.6 kg general‑purpose humanoid robot built by Apptronik for real‑world industrial deployment, featuring a 25 kg payload, hot‑swappable 4‑hour battery packs, and a modular design that supports stationary, wheeled, or fully bipedal mobility. It is engineered for logistics, manufacturing, and human‑safe collaboration.
EDITORIAL:
Apollo represents Apptronik’s most ambitious step toward a commercially viable, human‑compatible humanoid robot. Developed from the company’s experience building more than ten prior platforms—including work on NASA’s Valkyrie—Apollo is designed for the environments where humanoids are needed most: warehouses, factories, and logistics centers. Its modular architecture allows it to operate on legs, wheels, or fixed bases, giving companies flexibility in deployment while maintaining a consistent software and actuator stack.
What sets Apollo apart is its focus on mass manufacturability, safety, and high payload performance. With a 25 kg payload, advanced linear electric actuators, and hot‑swappable 4‑hour battery packs, Apollo is engineered for continuous operation alongside human workers. Its friendly design, intuitive LED‑based interaction system, and robust perception stack position it as one of the most practical humanoids entering the commercial market.
SPECIFICATIONS:
*Physical Specs:
Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight: 160 lb (72.6 kg)
Payload Capacity: 55 lb (25 kg)
Design: Modular — stationary, wheeled, or fully bipedal configurations
*Power & Battery:
Battery System: Hot‑swappable battery packs
Runtime: 4 hours per pack
Enables continuous operation without charging downtime
*Actuation:
Actuator Type: Apptronik proprietary linear electric actuators
Generations: Developed over 13+ generations
Design Goals:
High reliability
Precision
Safety in human‑robot collaboration
Reduced mechanical complexity
*Compute & Software:
Software Type: Closed‑source
Control Stack: Proprietary AI + real‑time control
Capabilities:
Perception
Locomotion
Manipulation
Real‑time task scheduling
Battery management
Interfaces: Tablet & smart‑device control
*Sensors & Perception:
Full sensor suite (details not fully disclosed publicly)
Integrated perception for navigation, manipulation, and human‑safe operation
LED‑based expressive communication (head, mouth, chest)
*Mobility & Performance:
Navigation Performance: Rated 2/5 (Humanoid.guide)
Obstacle avoidance
Stand‑up‑from‑fall capability
Stair walking
Running short distances
Jumping/landing
Manipulation Performance: Rated 4/5
*Intended Use Cases:
Warehousing
Manufacturing
Logistics
Retail
Construction (future)
Oil & gas (future)
Electronics production
Home delivery
Elder care (long‑term roadmap)
Image: Apptronik
Company Source:
Apptronik – Official Page
Key News & Coverage:
Apptronik raises $350M to scale humanoid robots
Apptronik raises $350M to make humanoid robots (Axios)
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/13/apptronik-350-millionhumanoid-robots
Apptronik releases humanoid robot with bespoke linear actuators
Apptronik raises $350M to scale Apollo humanoid production (IEN)