Name: Apollo
Brand: Apptronik

RoboSelect360 analyst note

Apollo has documented field deployments with three major industrial partners (Mercedes-Benz, GXO Logistics, Jabil). Lineage from 15 previous robots including NASA Valkyrie (since 2016). $935M Series A raised (Google, Mercedes, AT&T, QIA) in Feb. 2026 — one of the largest funding rounds in the sector. Score limited by the absence of independently published field data on volumes and performance.

Detailed scoring — 6 criteria

Technical specifications

Strengths

✓ Hot-swap battery in <5 min: 22h/day continuous operation — the only humanoid achieving this continuity

✓ NASA Valkyrie heritage: 15 previous robotics projects since 2016 — proven technical maturity

✓ Documented deployments: Mercedes-Benz Berlin, GXO Logistics, Jabil — real production conditions

✓ $935M Series A: Google, Mercedes, AT&T, QIA — one of the largest funding rounds in the sector

✓ Gemini Robotics AI: Google DeepMind partnership — access to the most advanced models

Limitations

! High price: $50,000–150,000 estimated — ROI requires high volumes or RaaS model

! Industrial target only: No home use roadmap announced

! Deployment volumes undisclosed: Three documented partners but unit count not divulged

! Hot-swap infrastructure required: Dedicated chargers and battery stock needed on site

Documented deployments

Mercedes-Benz — Berlin plant

March 2025 → ongoing

Pilot deployment on Mercedes-Benz Berlin assembly lines. Intra-factory logistics, kitting and parts transport.

GXO Logistics — Warehouse

2025 → ongoing

Warehouse logistics operations. Material handling and order picking.

Jabil — Electronics

2025 → ongoing

Deployment on Jabil electronics assembly lines. Quality inspection and parts handling.

Target sectors

Compatible environments

Main use cases

Sources

apptronik.com/news-collection (March 2024) wardsauto.com (March 2025, Mercedes Berlin) interestingengineering.com (Feb. 2026, $935M Series A)

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