Apollo vs Walker S: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Apptronik vs UBTECH Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Apollo leads in higher payload. Overall, Apollo has an edge in 1 out of 1 compared categories.
Apollo
Apptronik
Walker S
UBTECH Robotics
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Apollo Walker S
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).PriceContact
173 cmHeight170 cm
72.6 kgWeight48 kg
—DOF41
25 kgPayload15 kg
4hRuntime—
—Speed1.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Google DeepMind Gemini integrationComputeN/A
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
Walker S
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 41 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
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 Walker S 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).. Walker S: Contact.
Which has higher payload: Apollo or Walker S?
Apollo rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 15 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Apollo or Walker S actually available to buy?
Apollo is in active development without commercial availability. Walker S 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.
Last updated: 2023