Apollo vs DR02: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Apptronik vs DEEP Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Apollo leads in higher payload, while DR02 leads in longer runtime. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Apollo
Apptronik
DR02
DEEP Robotics
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Apollo DR02
Specifications
Target <$50,000 at scalePriceContact
173 cmHeight175 cm
72.6 kgWeight—
—DOF—
25 kgPayload20 kg
4hRuntime7h
—Speed4 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
Google DeepMind Gemini integrationCompute275 TOPS
Task Capabilities
?Pick up a box from shelf✓
?Open a door handle◔
?Pour liquid into cup✕
?Use a power tool◔
?Type on keyboard✕
?Climb stairs with load✓
?Walk on uneven terrain✓
?Run (>3 m/s)✓
?Crouch under obstacle◔
?Navigate in crowd◔
?Recognize & locate objects✓
?Respond to voice commands?
?Detect humans nearby✓
?Work 8-hour shift✓
?Hot-swap battery?
?Operate 24/7 (with charging)✓
?Work in rain (IP65+)✓
?Work below 0°C✓
?Work in dusty environment✓
?Work safely alongside humans◔
Pros and cons at a glance
Apollo
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
DR02
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (7h per charge) for full-shift operation
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Apollo and DR02 compare on price?
Apollo: Target <$50,000 at scale. DR02: Contact.
Which has higher payload: Apollo or DR02?
Apollo rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 20 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Apollo or DR02 actually available to buy?
Apollo is in active development without commercial availability. DR02 is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Does Apollo or DR02 use LiDAR?
DR02 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Apollo does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025