Apptronik

Apptronik develops versatile, mobile robotic systems with a focus on humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.

Apptronik's key product is Apollo, a 5'8" tall humanoid robot weighing 160 pounds with the ability to lift 55 pound payloads. Apollo runs on swappable batteries for up to four hours of continuous use. It utilizes electric actuation technology that Apptronik has spent years iterating on across over 30 unique actuator designs. The goal is a high-performance yet affordable system, with a target price under USD 50,000 per unit.

While Apollo has modular capabilities to swap out different gripping hands or even switch between legs and wheels, the initial version prioritizes basic manipulation tasks like picking up boxes and totes. This addresses major labor shortages in industries like logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing. In March 2023, Apptronik unveiled an alpha version of the hardware and has begun initial customer pilots.

Key customers and partnerships

In September 2022, Apptronik announced a partnership with NASA to help accelerate the commercialization of Apollo, building on their collaboration dating back to the 2013 DARPA Robotics Challenge where Apptronik founders worked on NASA's Valkyrie robot. NASA aims to encourage technology development that can support future lunar and Mars exploration initiatives.

Apptronik has also partnered with robotics company Sanctuary AI, providing prototypes that Sanctuary used for early development.