Astra
[research]humanoid · humanoids · 0 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
ApptronikForm Factor
humanoid
Lifecycle
research
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
0
Target Price
Custom Quote
- HUMANOID
- RESEARCH
Description
Apptronik's Astra is a bimanual upper-body humanoid for dexterous two-handed manipulation; it uses series-elastic, torque-controlled actuators for compliance and safe human collaboration, and is being tested for supply-chain tasks alongside the company's full-body Apollo robot.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://humanoid.guide/product/astra/
- maturity
- research
- lifecycle
- active
- manufacturer
- Apptronik
- Maturity stage
- research
- Class
- bimanual upper-body humanoid
- Actuation
- series-elastic torque-controlled
- Height cm
- 140
- Weight kg
- 40
- Form factor
- bimanual upper-body humanoid
- Purpose
- dexterous two-handed manipulation
- Collaboration
- designed for safe human collaboration
- Testing context
- being tested for supply-chain tasks
- Companion robot
- Apptronik full-body Apollo robot
Safety record
No incidents on record for Astra.
Hardware architecture
- NVIDIA Jetson AGX ThorCOMPUTE SOC[Safety Critical](primary safety)
onboard perception + planning SoC
FAQ
What is Astra?
Apptronik's Astra is a bimanual upper-body humanoid for dexterous two-handed manipulation; it uses series-elastic, torque-controlled actuators for compliance and safe human collaboration, and is being tested for supply-chain tasks alongside the company's full-body Apollo robot.
Is Astra actually deployed in the real world?
Astra is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
What are the specs of Astra?
Astra's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Height: 140; Weight: 40. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Astra?
Astra is made by Apptronik, based in Austin, Texas, USA, founded in 2016.
Can you buy Astra?
Astra is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Astra?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to Astra include Walker S2, Digit, Unitree G1, Atlas.
How does Astra compare to Walker S2?
Astra and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 18 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. Astra has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Astra a top humanoid?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Astra ranks in roughly the top 3% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.
What is Astra's maturity stage?
Astra is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is Astra deployed?
No verified deployments of Astra are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is Astra safe?
Astra 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.