Apollo vs GR-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Apptronik vs Fourier Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Apollo leads in longer runtime, while GR-1 leads in higher payload. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Apollo
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GR-1
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Apollo GR-1
Specifications
No public price (original target <$50,000 at scale). Apollo 2, unveiled June 30, 2026, is a data-collection/training platform (bipedal or wheeled base) used at Apptronik's Robot Park, not a product for sale; the first commercial product is Apollo 3, expected in 2027. Apollo runs only in enterprise pilots (Mercedes-Benz, GXO, Jabil).Price~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025)
173 cmHeight165 cm
72.6 kgWeight55 kg
—DOF40
25 kgPayload50 kg
4hRuntime1h
—Speed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
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Ecosystem Openness
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Apollo
/100
65
GR-1
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
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
GR-1
Pros
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Apollo and GR-1 compare on price?
Apollo: No public price (original target <$50,000 at scale). Apollo 2, unveiled June 30, 2026, is a data-collection/training platform (bipedal or wheeled base) used at Apptronik's Robot Park, not a product for sale; the first commercial product is Apollo 3, expected in 2027. Apollo runs only in enterprise pilots (Mercedes-Benz, GXO, Jabil).. GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025).
Which has higher payload: Apollo or GR-1?
GR-1 rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 25 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Apollo or GR-1 actually available to buy?
Apollo is in active development without commercial availability. GR-1 has been discontinued. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Apollo or GR-1?
Apollo has no ROS support; GR-1 has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2023