Apptronik
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Austin, Texas · Est. 2016 · 3 models registered · 8 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Apptronik: 3 models, 8 deployments across 5 regions, $1.5B raised. 21 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
IP / Patents
9 Active
Platform Models
3
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Austin-based humanoid-robotics company, founded 2016 as a spinout of the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas at Austin. Its humanoid Apollo (1.7m, 73kg, replaceable battery, modular design) is built for repetitive, physically demanding tasks in logistics, manufacturing, and retail, and is notable for the breadth of its enterprise engagements. Deployments/partnerships: Apollo has simultaneous engagements with Mercedes-Benz (automotive), GXO (logistics), and Jabil (electronics manufacturing, which is also a contract-manufacturing partner), plus Google DeepMind (AI) and NVIDIA (compute): broader multi-industry validation than most single-platform competitors. Financials: In February 2026 Apptronik closed a $520 million Series A extension, bringing its total Series A to over $935 million and total funding to roughly $1 billion, at a ~$5.5 billion valuation. Key investors include Google, Hyundai, Schaeffler, B Capital, and others.
Clean safety record across 9 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $1.5B raised and recent funding activity. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [VERIFIED]CustomerClaimed: Mar 1, 2026
“Apollo is deployed at Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus in Berlin-Marienfelde and at another facility. Mercedes investment confirmed. Real factory deployment, not just demo. https://ifactoryapp.com/industries/manufacturing-plant/humanoid-robots-factory-floor-figure-apollo-mercedes”
- [PARTLY TRUE]CapabilityClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“Apollo is deployed at Mercedes-Benz (manufacturing, verified). No warehouse or retail deployments confirmed. The claim covers three environments but only one is verified. https://www.manus-meta.com/use-cases/mercedes-benz-deploys-apptroniks-apollo-at-factory-floor-using-manus-gloves”
- [PARTLY TRUE]TimelineClaimed: Jan 1, 2023
“Apptronik raised $350M Series A (Feb 2025) + $520M more, with pilot deployments, but not full commercial production by end of 2024. Production ramping in 2025-2026.”
- [OPEN]CapabilityClaimed: Jan 1, 2023
“"Eventually" is an open-ended claim. Current Apollo deployment at Mercedes is supervised/pilot. The "will be autonomous" phrasing acknowledges current state is not fully autonomous. Honest framing but unverifiable.”
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Apptronik.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & CEO
Co-founder & CTO
Co-founder & Scientific Advisor
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Commercial Officer
Chief Product Officer
SVP Services & Support
VP of Software
VP of Marketing
VP of People Operations
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2016-01-01 · Humanoid
cofounder · founded 2016-01-01
cofounder · founded 2016-01-01
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Apptronik x Google DeepMindJun 30, 2026
MOST RECENT · Apptronik x Google DeepMind · 2026-06-30 · with Google DeepMind · OPERATING · Apptronik x GXO Logistics · 2026-03-15 · with GXO Logistics · OPERATING · Apptronik x Mercedes-Benz · 2026-02-26 · with Mercedes-Benz · OPERATING · Apptronik x Mercedes-Benz (Apollo Factory Deployment) · 2026-02-26 · with Mercedes-Benz · OPERATING · Apptronik x Jabil Manufacturing · 2026-01-15 · with Jabil Inc. · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Filed: Oct 9, 2020Granted: Jan 13, 2026
- Filed: Dec 6, 2021
- Filed: Mar 30, 2023
- Filed: Mar 8, 2018Granted: Jul 16, 2024
- Filed: Jun 15, 2024
- Filed: Dec 6, 2021
- Filed: Jun 15, 2022Granted: Jun 3, 2025
Platform Models
Deployments
- Apollo at Austin[OPERATIONAL]
Austin · Jan 1, 2024
- Apollo at GXO Distribution Center (US, Apptronik pilot)[OPERATIONAL]
GXO Distribution Center (US, Apptronik pilot) · Jun 20, 2024
- Apollo at Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus (Berlin)[OPERATIONAL]
Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus (Berlin) · Mar 1, 2026
- Apollo 2 at Stuttgart[OPERATIONAL]
Stuttgart · Jan 1, 2025
- Apollo at Hungary[PILOT]
Hungary · Jan 1, 2025
- Apollo at Charité Berlin[PILOT]
Charité Berlin · Jan 1, 2025
- Apollo 2 at Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus (Berlin)[PILOT]
Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus (Berlin) · Mar 19, 2025
- Apollo 2 at Stuttgart, Germany (Mercedes-Benz HQ)[PILOT]
Stuttgart, Germany (Mercedes-Benz HQ) · Jun 1, 2026
Autonomy Stacks & Software
- Gemini RoboticsAutonomy Brain
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Apptronik?
Austin-based humanoid-robotics company, founded 2016 as a spinout of the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas at Austin. Its humanoid Apollo (1.7m, 73kg, replaceable battery, modular design) is built for repetitive, physically demanding tasks in logistics, manufacturing, and retail, and is notable for the breadth of its enterprise engagements.
What does Apptronik make?
Apptronik has 3 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Apollo 2, Astra, Apollo (Apptronik builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Apptronik publicly traded?
No. Apptronik is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Apptronik?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Apptronik building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Apptronik?
Jeff Cardenas is the ceo of Apptronik, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Apptronik?
Apptronik is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $1.5B in disclosed funding.
Where is Apptronik headquartered?
Apptronik is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA.
How much funding has Apptronik raised?
Apptronik has raised approximately $1.5B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Apptronik?
Apptronik is privately held and venture-backed ($1.5B raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Apptronik operate robots?
Apptronik operates 8 verified deployments, including at Stuttgart, Germany (Mercedes-Benz HQ), Hungary, Charité Berlin.
How many robots has Apptronik deployed?
DEPLOY has 8 verified Apptronik deployments on record at sites including Stuttgart, Germany (Mercedes-Benz HQ), Hungary, Charité Berlin. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Apptronik a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Apptronik ranks in roughly the top 6% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Apptronik founded?
Apptronik was founded in 2016.
Is Apptronik safe?
Apptronik has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.