Apollo
A modular industrial humanoid piloting with automakers and logistics operators.
by Apptronik · United States
Apollo is a general-purpose industrial humanoid designed for a stated payload around 25 kg. Apptronik has a commercial pilot agreement with Mercedes-Benz and relationships with logistics operators. It sits in the 'credible pilot' tier: real named customers, but published, independently-verified throughput numbers are still limited.
Specifications
Spec evidence: manufacturer reported
Economics estimates
| Purchase price | $100k–$175k est. analyst estimate |
| As-a-Service | No standard published rate. |
| Est. integration | $35,000 analyst estimate |
| Est. annual maintenance | $14,000 analyst estimate |
| Est. annual energy | $850 analyst estimate |
| Assumed useful life | 5 yrs |
Not publicly disclosed. Most robot pricing is not publicly disclosed; figures shown as ranges or estimates are labeled with their evidence level and must be verified before use.
Documented deployments
Commercial pilot agreement announced; detailed throughput not published.
Source: Apptronik / Mercedes-Benz (2024)
Evidence & sources
| Claim | Evidence | Verification | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz entered a commercial agreement to pilot Apollo in Mercedes-Benz facilities. | customer confirmed | joint announcement | source |