Technology Snapshot
A concise view of platform maturity and deployment footprint.
Hardware GenerationGen 2
Flagship PlatformApollo
Deployments20
Apptronik
PrivateAustin based Apptronik, spun out of UT Austin's Human Centered Robotics Lab, builds Apollo, a modular humanoid robot with 55 lb payload capacity and 4 hour battery life. The company partners with Google DeepMind for AI and was named to CNBC's 2025 Disruptor 50 list.
Founded 2016$935M raised
Humanoid Robots
1 Humanoid RobotIntroduction
Apptronik is an Austin-based robotics company building Apollo, a general-purpose humanoid robot designed for manufacturing and logistics. Spun out of the University of Texas at Austin's Human Centered Robotics Lab in 2016, the company has raised over $520 million and partnered with Mercedes-Benz, Google, and GXO Logistics.
Technology
Platform maturity, autonomy stack, and flagship-system specifications in one view.
AI Stack
Capabilities and model layers highlighted by the company.
- ROS2
- PyTorch
- NVIDIA Isaac
Apollo Specs
Published operating specifications for the lead system.
Battery Life4 hours
Payload Capacity25 kg
Degrees of Freedom36
Reach1400 mm
Certifications
Standards and certifications currently associated with the platform.
- CE
Investors
February 13, 2025ValuationInvestment
Series ASeries A
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Valuation History
Follow Apptronik's valuation growth through its funding rounds.
Funding Rounds
2023-08-01Series B$600M
2024-06-01Series C$1.50B
2025-02-01Series D$5.50B
2025-02-13Series A$100M
Management Team
Company Story
Apptronik is an Austin-based robotics company building Apollo, a general-purpose humanoid robot designed for manufacturing and logistics. Spun out of the University of Texas at Austin's Human Centered Robotics Lab in 2016, the company has raised over $520 million and partnered with Mercedes-Benz, Google, and GXO Logistics.
- 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