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Apptronik Apollo humanoid robot

The Apptronik Apollo is not available for public purchase; its current status is pilots only. It ranks #6 of 46 in our humanoid robot index.

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Modular industrial humanoid with swappable batteries

POA
Price on application, targeting under $50k at volume
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Apptronik Apollo humanoid robot

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Overview

Apollo is built for logistics and manufacturing with hot-swappable batteries for continuous shift work. It is backed by Google DeepMind AI and manufacturing partner Jabil, with Mercedes-Benz pilots.

Capabilities

Case handlingMachine tendingTrailer unloadingSwappable batteriesHuman-safe operationVoice tasking

Strengths

  • Hot-swap batteries solve the runtime problem
  • Strong AI and manufacturing partners
  • Designed for safety around people

Trade-offs

  • Still pre-volume
  • Pricing unpublished

Best for

Manufacturers who need 24-hour humanoid shifts

Record & sources

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  1. 10 Sept 2026 · Update

    Specifications and availability checked against Apptronik's own site

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  2. 08 Sept 2026 · Listed

    listed

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  3. 11 Feb 2026 · Funding

    Apptronik raised $520M — Series A extension

    Investors: Google, Mercedes-Benz, B Capital, Qatar Investment Authority

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  4. 11 Feb 2026 · Update

    Apptronik raises $520,000,000 (Series A extension)

    Apptronik haalt $520 miljoen op met steun van Google en Mercedes-Benz

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  5. 11 Feb 2026 · Update

    Apptronik haalt $520M op met Series A-uitbreiding voor Apollo

    Apptronik heeft een Series A-uitbreiding van $520 miljoen afgerond tegen een waardering van $5 miljard om de ontwikkeling en productieschaling van zijn humanoïde robot Apollo te versnellen.

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  6. 24 Jun 2025 · Update

    Apollo Integrates Google Gemini Robotics AI for On-Device Manipulation

    Apptronik's Apollo robot demonstrated expanded capabilities such as unzipping bags and handling delicate objects using Google's on-device Gemini Robotics AI model.

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  7. 18 Mar 2025 · Funding

    Apptronik raised $53M — Series A extension

    Investors: Google, Japan Post Capital

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  8. 25 Feb 2025 · Update

    Apptronik Partners with Jabil to Scale Apollo Production and Test in Manufacturing

    Apptronik and Jabil announced a pilot and strategic partnership to manufacture Apollo humanoid robots at scale and deploy them inside Jabil's production facilities for intralogistics and assembly tasks.

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  9. 12 Feb 2025 · Funding

    Apptronik raised $350M — Series A

    Investors: B Capital, Capital Factory, DeepMind

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  10. 12 Feb 2025 · Update

    Apptronik raises $350,000,000 (Series A)

    AI humanoid robots step closer - thanks to new $350 million investment

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  11. 25 Aug 2023 · Update

    Apptronik Unveils Apollo: New Humanoid Robot Is a Rival to Tesla's Optimus Bot

    Apptronik Unveils Apollo: New Humanoid Robot Is a Rival to Tesla's Optimus Bot Tech Science Business Tech Health Culture Deals & Reviews Sign In Account Manage Account Logout Home Tech Apptronik Unveils Apollo: New Humanoid Robot Is a Rival to Tesla’s Optimus Bot Apptronik has unveiled its latest humanoid robot called Apollo.

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  12. 24 Aug 2023 · Update

    Apptronik's new Apollo humanoid can carry 25% more than the Tesla bot

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  13. 23 Aug 2023 · Update

    Meet Apollo, the ‘iPhone’ of humanoid robots | CNN

    Meet Apollo, the ‘iPhone’ of humanoid robots | CNN Ad Feedback CNN values your feedback 1.

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Price history

  • 08 Sept 2026listed
  • 11 Feb 2026Apptronik raises $520,000,000 (Series A extension)
  • 11 Feb 2026Apptronik haalt $520M op met Series A-uitbreiding voor Apollo
  • 12 Feb 2025Apptronik raises $350,000,000 (Series A)

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Apptronik Apollo — questions people ask

How much does the Apptronik Apollo cost?

Apptronik has not published a list price for the Apollo. Machines like this are normally quoted per deployment rather than sold at a fixed price.

Can you buy the Apptronik Apollo?

No. The Apptronik Apollo is not available for public purchase; its current status is pilots only. Humanoid robots you can actually order today are listed on our for-sale page.

What is the Apptronik Apollo used for?

Manufacturers who need 24-hour humanoid shifts

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