Technology Snapshot
A concise view of platform maturity and deployment footprint.
Hardware GenerationGen 2
Flagship PlatformApollo
Deployments20
Apptronik
PrivateDeveloping industrial humanoids for large-scale manufacturing, logistics, and AI-powered automation.
Founded 2016$935M raised
Humanoid Robots
About Apptronik
Apptronik is an American robotics company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 as a spinout from the University of Texas Human Centered Robotics Lab. The company develops general-purpose humanoid robots for manufacturing, logistics, and industrial automation, combining advanced robotics with AI to address labor shortages and repetitive physical work. Its flagship platform, Apollo, is designed to operate safely alongside people in environments built for human workers. Apptronik has partnered with leading organizations including Mercedes-Benz, Google DeepMind, GXO Logistics, and Jabil to develop, validate, and manufacture its humanoid robots at scale. Backed by more than US$520 million in funding, the company is among the best-capitalized humanoid robotics firms and is focused on bringing general-purpose humanoids into commercial production.
Technical Profile
Platform maturity, autonomy stack, and flagship-system specifications in one view.
AI Stack
Capabilities and model layers highlighted by the company.
01ROS2
02PyTorch
03NVIDIA Isaac
Apollo Specs
Published operating specifications for the lead system.
Battery Life4 hours
Payload Capacity25 kg
Certifications
Standards and certifications currently associated with the platform.
01CE
Investors
Latest Updates
February 13, 2025Funding RoundInvestment
Series ASeries A
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Valuation History
Track Apptronik's valuation over time.
Funding Rounds
2023-08-01Series B$600M
2024-06-01Series C$1.50B
2025-02-01Series D$5.50B
Apptronik Team
Apptronik History
- 2016
Apptronik spins out of UT Austin
Apptronik was founded in 2016 by CEO Jeff Cardenas, CTO Nick Paine, and advisor Luis Sentis out of the Human Centered Robotics Lab at the University of Texas at Austin. The team's work dates back to NASA's Valkyrie project, where they were contracted to build humanoid robot systems for space applications.
UT AustinNASA Valkyrie - August 23, 2023
Apollo is unveiled as Apptronik’s commercial humanoid
Apollo culminated from the design and development of over 10 general-purpose robots, including extensive work on NASA Valkyrie. On August 23, 2023, Apptronik unveiled Apollo, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with the ability to lift 55 pounds. It was designed from the ground up for friendly interaction, mass manufacturability, and safety.
ApolloHumanoid - March 2024 - February 2025
Mercedes-Benz and Jabil bring Apollo into manufacturing pilots
In March 2024, Apptronik entered a commercial agreement with Mercedes-Benz to pilot Apollo in manufacturing facilities, the first publicly announced commercial deployment of the robot. In February 2025, a partnership with Jabil integrated Apollo into global electronics manufacturing operations.
Mercedes-BenzJabil - 2025
Apptronik reaches a $5.5B valuation
Apptronik raised $520 million at a $5.5 billion valuation, a 3x increase from the previous round. Lead backers include Google and Mercedes-Benz, both of which are actively testing Apollo robots in real-world manufacturing and logistics environments.
GoogleMercedes-Benz