Apollo vs GR-2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
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Quick Verdict
Apollo leads in higher payload, longer runtime. Overall, Apollo has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
Apollo
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GR-2
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Apollo GR-2
Specifications
Target <$50,000 at scalePrice~$150,000+, enterprise only; no US sales channel
173 cmHeight175 cm
72.6 kgWeight63 kg
—DOF53
25 kgPayload3 kg
4hRuntime2h
—Speed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
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Ecosystem Openness
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Apollo
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GR-2
Same ecosystem as GR-1. Improved tactile SDK.
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-2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 53 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Apollo and GR-2 compare on price?
Apollo: Target <$50,000 at scale. GR-2: ~$150,000+, enterprise only; no US sales channel.
Which has higher payload: Apollo or GR-2?
Apollo rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 3 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-2 actually available to buy?
Apollo is in active development without commercial availability. GR-2 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.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Apollo or GR-2?
Apollo has no ROS support; GR-2 has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2024