Facts & current evidence
Apollo, August 2023 launch specification. Later configurations may differ.
| Measure | Published value or evidence gap | Basis & source |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (about 1.73 m) | Company-claimed Apollo introduction, August 2023 ↗ |
| Mass | 160 lb (about 72.6 kg) | Company-claimed Apollo introduction, August 2023 ↗ |
| Payload | 55 lb (about 24.9 kg) | Company-claimed Apollo introduction, August 2023 ↗ |
| Battery runtime | 4 hours per swappable battery, launch claim | Company-claimed Apollo introduction, August 2023 ↗ |
| Application status | Logistics and manufacturing use cases described in launch announcement | Manufacturer description Apollo introduction, August 2023 ↗ |
Payload, arm load, carrying capacity, and runtime use different definitions. A maximum load and maximum runtime should not be assumed to occur together.
Compare the source records →Apptronik unveiled Apollo on August 23, 2023. Its launch described initial work on case and tote handling in logistics and manufacturing, drawing on the team’s earlier robotics projects, including work on NASA’s Valkyrie. Read the original announcement ↗
A workflow-first reading
For a handling task, identify what arrives at the robot, what the robot changes, and what receives the object next. A useful application depends on that full handoff as well as the machine’s motion.
What we are following
- Named sites and customer-confirmed operating tasks.
- Measured output including battery changes and recovery time.
- How human operators intervene and resume the workflow.
This opening profile uses the dated launch as a historical reference. Its proposed applications are manufacturer statements. Follow the warehouse evidence file →
Sources & reading
Sources reviewed November 5, 2026. Company claims and author-reported research are attributed in the text.