Apollo vs CyberOne: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Apptronik vs Xiaomi — 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
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CyberOne
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Apollo CyberOne
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).PriceNot for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date.
173 cmHeight177 cm
72.6 kgWeight52 kg
—DOF21
25 kgPayload1.5 kg
4hRuntime—
—Speed—
YesStairs—
NoLiDARNo
Google DeepMind Gemini integrationComputeXiaomi Mi-Sense depth + custom AI chip
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
CyberOne
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1.5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Apollo and CyberOne 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).. CyberOne: Not for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date..
Which has higher payload: Apollo or CyberOne?
Apollo rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 1.5 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Last updated: 2023
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