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Apollo

By Apptronik · humanoid

Price
—
Availability
Internal use only (not for retail).
Maturity
commercial
Real-world use
Yes, 4 verified deployments

Apptronik is positioning Apollo for enterprise logistics and manufacturing rather than consumer or research use. The named-operator pilots span three OEMs across automotive (Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Berlin), contract manufacturing (Jabil), and warehouse distribution (GXO); the Jabil deployment is dual-mode, with Jabil both manufacturing Apollo for Apptronik and operating it in their own facilities. Apptronik describes Apollo as production-ready for these contexts, but the verifiable scope is what customer publications confirm, not the breadth Apptronik claims. None of the deployments are yet at commercial scale; each is an integration pilot demonstrating fit at one site.

Readiness

Apollo is internal use only (not for retail), the 2 capability claims on file are all autonomous with verified, 4 verified deployments are on file, and no incidents are on record.

Availability
internal-only

Internal use only (not for retail).

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Price honesty
no-price

No price points on file for Apollo.

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Capability honesty
autonomous

2 reviewed claims, all autonomous, verified.

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Real-world use
commercial

Maturity: commercial. 4 verified deployments in the registry.

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Safety record
no-incidents

No incidents on record. 4 verified deployments on file.

What it claims to do

  • Picks and packsautonomous· verifiedevidence ↗
  • box unloading from trailers and containersautonomous· claimed

Price

No reviewed price points on file.

Real-world use

Safety record

No incidents on record. 4 verified deployments on file.

Privacy

No privacy practices disclosed or on file for Apollo.

Specs

height_m
1.73
weight_kg
72.6
drive_type
bipedal
payload_kg
25
unveil_date
August 23, 2023
battery_type
hot-swappable
battery_hours
4
commercial_pilots
Mercedes-Benz, GXO Logistics, Jabil

What's under the hood

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apollo actually available for purchase?
Not available to consumers. In internal use by Apptronik.Source: Apptronik — company website
What does the Apollo cost?
Not announced.
Does the Apollo really picks and packs?
Yes, verified. Apollo performs this autonomously.Sources: Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz join forces to develop and scale humanoid robots for automotive manufacturing — official announcement, November 2023; Apollo operating on Mercedes-Benz factory floor in Bremen, Germany, handling parts and materials autonomously, Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz are teaming up to put humanoid robots to work in car factories — TechCrunch, November 2023; describes Apollo handling parts in automotive manufacturing context
Where is the Apollo being used?
Apollo is in use at: Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus (Berlin) operated by Mercedes-Benz Group AG (2026-03-01), Jabil Manufacturing Facility (US) operated by Jabil Inc. (2025-02-01), GXO Distribution Center (US, Apptronik pilot) operated by GXO Logistics (2024-06-20), and Austin, Texas, USA (2024-01-01).Source: IIoT World — Mercedes piloting Apollo at Berlin (intralogistics, quality checks)
What's the Apollo running on?
Apollo runs on Gemini Robotics (foundation-model, research maturity).
Is the Apollo safe?
No incidents on record across 4 verified deployments.
How does the Apollo handle privacy?
No privacy practices disclosed or on file for Apollo.
Who makes the Apollo?
Apollo is made by Apptronik, based in Austin, Texas, USA.Source: Apptronik — company website

Video

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Apptronik

Apptronik's footage of its Apollo humanoid performing a case-picking logistics task. A controlled capability demonstration with no evidence of unsupervised autonomy; attribute the autonomy framing to the maker.

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Apptronik

Apptronik's reveal-era teaser for its Apollo humanoid. A cinematic marketing piece, not operational deployment footage.

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Apptronik

Apptronik's footage of its Apollo humanoid performing a warehouse tote-picking task. A capability demonstration, not a documented deployment, and likely teleoperated or scripted; the autonomy framing is the maker's.

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Apptronik

Apptronik footage of an Apollo humanoid robot performing a palletization task in a staged logistics setting. A capability demonstration from Apollo's product reveal, not a documented customer deployment.

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Apptronik

Apptronik's official Hello Apollo video on their verified YouTube channel (@apptronik8459). Tagged claimed-only: Apptronik did not disclose the autonomy level for the introductory footage.

Manufacturer

Apptronik (registry record: /companies/apptronik)

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Sources

  1. Apptronik — Apollo · https://apptronik.com/apollo
  2. Apptronik (Apollo) — Wikipedia · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apptronik
  3. Apptronik unveils Apollo (reveal; 5'8", 160 lb, 55 lb lift, swappable batteries) · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/apptronik-unveils-apollo-a-humanoid-robot-to-redefine-the-future-of-work-301907453.html
  4. Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz enter commercial pilot agreement for Apollo · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/apptronik-and-mercedes-benz-enter-commercial-agreement-that-will-pilot-apptroniks-apollo-humanoid-robot-in-mercedes-benz-manufacturing-facilities-302089972.html
  5. Apptronik introduces Apollo humanoid robot (technical deep-dive; modular actuators) · https://spectrum.ieee.org/humanoid-robot
  6. Apollo in tests by Apptronik and GXO (explicitly R&D proof-of-concept, not commercial) · https://www.therobotreport.com/gxo-logistics-apptronik-test-apollo-humanoid-robot-warehouse/
  7. Apptronik partners with Google DeepMind (Gemini Robotics models) · https://www.therobotreport.com/apptronik-partners-google-deepmind-advance-humanoid-robots-ai/
  8. Apptronik raises $520M at $5B valuation for Apollo · https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/apptronik-raises-520-million-at-5-billion-valuation-for-apollo-robot.html
  9. Apptronik raises $520M Series A extension (corroborates funding) · https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/ai-humanoid-robot-funding-apptronik/
  10. Apptronik raises another $520M (Series A extension) to ramp Apollo production (Feb 2026) · https://www.therobotreport.com/apptronik-brings-in-another-520m-to-ramp-up-apollo-production/
  11. Mercedes-Benz integrates AI + humanoid robots at its Berlin Digital Factory (Apollo intralogistics pilot; partner-side) · https://media.mbusa.com/releases/release-cf381cd2fcff624ae37d3911631103dc-mercedes-benz-accelerates-the-transformation-of-its-production-network-by-integrating-ai-and-humanoid-robots-at-its-digital-factory-campus-in-berlin
  12. GXO Advances Humanoid Strategy, Announces Multi-Phase R&D · https://investors.gxo.com/news-releases/news-release-details/gxo-advances-humanoid-strategy-announces-multi-phase-rd · 2024-06-20
  13. Apptronik and Jabil Collaborate to Scale Production of Apollo Humanoid Robots and Deploy in Manufacturing Operations · https://investors.jabil.com/news/news-details/2025/Apptronik-and-Jabil-Collaborate-to-Scale-Production-of-Apollo-Humanoid-Robots-and-Deploy-in-Manufacturing-Operations/default.aspx · 2025-02-25
  14. Apptronik — company website · https://apptronik.com/
  15. Apptronik (official PR) - closes over $935M Series A with new $520M Series A-X extension at ~3x the prior Series A valuation (Feb 11, 2026); investors incl. B Capital, Google, Mercedes-Benz, PEAK6, AT&T Ventures, John Deere, Qatar Investment Authority · https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/11/3236352/0/en/Apptronik-Closes-Over-935-Million-Series-A-with-New-520-Million-Extension-Round.html
  16. Apptronik raises $350M Series A to scale Apollo humanoid production (Feb 13, 2025) · https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/02/13/3025687/0/en/Apptronik-Raises-350-Million-to-Scale-Production-of-AI-Powered-Humanoid-Robots-and-Meet-Significant-Customer-Demand.html
  17. Apptronik humanoids take first steps toward building themselves (Feb 25, 2025) · https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/25/apptroniks-humanoid-robots-take-the-first-steps-toward-building-themselves/
  18. Mercedes begins piloting Apptronik humanoid robots (Mar 15, 2024) · https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/15/mercedes-begins-piloting-apptronik-humanoid-robots/
  19. Apptronik and Google DeepMind Robotics partner on humanoid robots (Dec 2024) · https://www.automationworld.com/factory/robotics/news/55250885/apptronik-and-google-deepmind-robotics-partner-on-humanoid-robots
  20. Apptronik raises $350M to scale humanoid robot production (Feb 2025) · https://www.ien.com/product-development/article/22933262/apptronik-raises-350-million-to-scale-humanoid-robot-production
  21. Mercedes-Benz to pilot Apptronik Apollo humanoid robots in manufacturing (Mar 2024) · https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/mercedes-benz-apptronik-humanoid-robots-apollo-manufacturing/710958/
  22. Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz join forces to develop and scale humanoid robots for automotive manufacturing — official announcement, November 2023; Apollo operating on Mercedes-Benz factory floor in Bremen, Germany, handling parts and materials autonomously · https://apptronik.com/news-collection/apptronik-and-mercedes-benz-join-forces-to-develop-and-scale-humanoid-robots-for-automotive-manufacturing · 2023-11-01
  23. Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz are teaming up to put humanoid robots to work in car factories — TechCrunch, November 2023; describes Apollo handling parts in automotive manufacturing context · https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/01/apptronik-and-mercedes-benz-are-teaming-up-to-put-humanoid-robots-to-work-in-car-factories/ · 2023-11-01
  24. Apptronik official YouTube (@apptronik8459), embedded under standard YouTube embed terms. Reveal-era (2023-08) capability demonstration; NOT footage of the Mercedes-Benz / GXO / Jabil deployments. oEmbed author_url verified 2026-05-31. · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMqt8gbjIao · 2026-05-31
  25. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJOA5IDaL5g · 2023-08-23
  26. IIoT World — Mercedes piloting Apollo at Berlin (intralogistics, quality checks) · https://www.iiot-world.com/artificial-intelligence-ml/robotics/physical-ai-deployment-roi-humanoid-robots/ · 2026-04-13
  27. Mike Kalil — Mercedes invests in Apptronik, expands Apollo use · https://mikekalil.com/blog/mercedes-benz-apptronik-investment/ · 2026-02-24
  28. Mercedes-Benz takes stake in Apptronik; tests Apollo at Berlin-Marienfelde + Kecskemet (teleop) · https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/mercedesbenz-takes-stake-in-robotics-maker-apptronik-tests-robots-in-factories-3934556
  29. Mercedes-Benz takes stake in Apptronik (Reuters; facility disclosure) · https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2025-03-18/mercedes-benz-takes-stake-in-robotics-maker-apptronik-tests-robots-in-factories
  30. Apollo at the Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus Berlin-Marienfelde (official) · https://group.mercedes-benz.com/company/production/procuction-network/mbdfc-humanoid-robots.html
  31. Mercedes-Benz testing Apptronik Apollo humanoid · https://www.therobotreport.com/mercedes-benz-testing-apollo-humanoid/
  32. Apptronik/Jabil — Apollo pilot at Jabil manufacturing operations · https://s27.q4cdn.com/276975351/files/doc_news/Apptronik-and-Jabil-Collaborate-to-Scale-Production-of-Apollo-Humanoid-Robots-and-Deploy-in-Manufacturing-Operations-2025.pdf · 2025-02-25
  33. Packaging World — Apptronik Apollo pilot at Jabil (early 2025) · https://www.packworld.com/trends/digital-transformation/article/22950203/humanoid-robots-in-packaging-part-1-continuous-upgrades-some-industry-adoption
  34. Apptronik + Jabil collaboration (wire copy) · https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250225753929/en/Apptronik-and-Jabil-Collaborate-to-Scale-Production-of-Apollo-Humanoid-Robots-and-Deploy-in-Manufacturing-Operations
  35. Apptronik collaborates with Jabil to produce + pilot Apollo · https://www.therobotreport.com/apptronik-collaborates-with-jabil-to-produce-apollo-humanoid-robots/
  36. Jabil to deploy Apptronik's robots in its manufacturing operations · https://www.automationworld.com/factory/robotics/news/55271042/jabil-jabil-to-deploy-apptroniks-robots-in-its-manufacturing-operations
  37. Apptronik + Jabil to build and pilot Apollo in manufacturing · https://www.robotics247.com/article/apptronik-jabil-to-build-apollo-humanoid-robot-with-apollo
  38. GXO Logistics — Apptronik partnership announcement (June 20, 2024) · https://www.gxo.com/news_article/gxo-partners-with-apptronik-on-robots-to-meet-rising-supply-chain-needs/
  39. The Robot Report — GXO + Apptronik program coverage · https://www.therobotreport.com/
  40. Interesting Engineering — Apollo specs and DC deployment plan · https://interestingengineering.com/
  41. Summit Ventures — humanoid program context · https://summit-ventures.net/
  42. Apptronik Press Releases · https://apptronik.com/company/press-releases

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