Apollo 2
[prototype]humanoid · humanoids · 3 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
ApptronikForm Factor
humanoid
Lifecycle
prototype
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
3
Target Price
Custom Quote
- HUMANOID
- PILOT
Description
Second-generation Apptronik humanoid available in bipedal and wheeled configurations, serving primarily as a data collection platform at Robot Park — a 90,000 sq ft facility in Austin, TX developed with Google DeepMind. CEO Jeff Cardenas has described Apollo 2 as still prototype-stage, with Apollo 3 expected to be the first true commercial product. Hundreds of units built as of mid-2026. Data collected feeds Gemini Robotics.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.reuters.com/technology/apptronik-launches-robot-training-hub-unveils-apollo-2-humanoid-robot-2026-06-30/
- maturity
- prototype
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- humanoid
- manufacturer
- Apptronik
- deployments count
- 3
- Maturity stage
- prototype
- Configurations
- Bipedal + wheeled
- Units built
- Hundreds (company-reported)
- Robot Park
- 90,000 sq ft, Austin TX, with Google DeepMind
- Data pipeline
- Feeds Gemini Robotics
- Next
- Apollo 3 = first true commercial product (CEO)
Safety record
No incidents on record for Apollo 2.
Hardware architecture
- NVIDIA Jetson AGX ThorCOMPUTE SOC[Safety Critical](primary safety)
onboard perception + planning SoC
FAQ
What is Apollo 2?
Second-generation Apptronik humanoid available in bipedal and wheeled configurations, serving primarily as a data collection platform at Robot Park — a 90,000 sq ft facility in Austin, TX developed with Google DeepMind. CEO Jeff Cardenas has described Apollo 2 as still prototype-stage, with Apollo 3 expected to be the first true commercial product. Hundreds of units built as of mid-2026. Data collected feeds Gemini Robotics.
Is Apollo 2 actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Apollo 2 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Apollo 2?
Apollo 2 is made by Apptronik, based in Austin, Texas, USA, founded in 2016.
Where is Apollo 2 deployed?
3 verified deployments of Apollo 2 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Stuttgart, Germany (Mercedes-Benz HQ), Stuttgart, Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus (Berlin).
Can you buy Apollo 2?
Apollo 2 is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Apollo 2?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to Apollo 2 include Walker S2, Digit, Unitree G1, Atlas.
How does Apollo 2 compare to Walker S2?
Apollo 2 and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 18 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. Apollo 2 has 3 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Apollo 2 a top humanoid?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Apollo 2 ranks in roughly the top 12% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.
What is Apollo 2's maturity stage?
Apollo 2 is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Is Apollo 2 safe?
Apollo 2 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.