Apptronik Apollo humanoid robot
by Canyon Owen: Science
On August 23, 2023, Apptronik introduced Apollo, a humanoid robot engineered to operate safely alongside people. Standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, it can lift up to 55 pounds and perform tasks like walking, grasping objects, and navigating its surroundings. For 2026, details are available at
Transcript (en)
Aptronic, an Austin-based robotics startup, unveiled their humanoid robot called Apollo. Apollo is a humanoid robot designed to work safely with humans. This 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160-pound robot can handle up to 55 pounds. Apollo's actuators enable it to walk, grasp objects, and move its arms like a human. Apollo has perception cameras and sensors that can map a 360-degree view of its environment, The chest-mounted digital panel and a monochromatic e-ink display mouth enable effortless communication between humans.
