Apptronik Apollo: general purpose humanoid with open ROS2 API
In one sentence Apptronik launches Apollo, a 1.73m 73kg humanoid with hot-swappable battery, 160W power draw and an open ROS2 API, with NASA and Mercedes-Benz partnerships already announced.
Apollo is a humanoid robot designed by Apptronik, a Texas startup founded by former NASA researchers. Unlike many competitors focused on spectacular demos, Apollo prioritizes practicality: the battery is removable and swappable in seconds, enabling continuous operation in industrial environments.
Its dimensions (1.73m, 73kg) are calibrated to work side-by-side with human operators in human-designed spaces — production lines, warehouses, hospitals. The 160W power draw makes it operable on standard power supplies.
Partnerships with NASA (for space applications and hazardous environments) and Mercedes-Benz (for automotive production) give Apollo concrete industrial validation from day one.
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Apptronik, NASA, Mercedes-Benz
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Apollo, ROS2
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