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Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) vs Galbot G1

Data confidence: medium / medium · reviewed by Andrei Sheshenin · how we score

Galbot G1 ranks higher overall (59 vs 42, a 17-point gap). Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) is ahead in hands; Galbot G1 is ahead in locomotion, autonomy, deployment; they score the same in manipulation. Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) is cheaper: about $50,000 vs $147,000.

#22
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Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2)Apptronik
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2)
Apptronik · USA · Walks on legs
Height173 cm
Weight73 kg
Joints?
Lifts25 kg
Speed?
Battery4 h
Price$50k reported
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Galbot G1Galbot
Galbot G1
Galbot · China · On wheels
Height173 cm
Weight92 kg
Joints21
Lifts5 kg
Speed5.4 km/h
Battery8 h
Price$88k-$206k reported
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Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2)Galbot G1
Body
173 cm		Height
173 cm
73 kg		Weight
92 kg
LegsMoves onWheels
?		Joints (degrees of freedom)
21
proprietary electric linear actuators (original Apollo)ActuatorsNot disclosed
Movement
?		Top speed
5.4 km/h
Hands and lifting
5		Fingers
?
25 kg		Carries (both arms)
5 kg
?		Lifts per arm
5 kg
Battery
?		Battery capacity
1.4 kWh
4 h		Runtime per charge
8 h
swappable batteries for 7x22 operation; opportunity charging and tetheringCharging48V 30Ah battery; 54.6V 10A adapter, 3.5h
Brain and senses
Artemis (autonomy stack); Gemini Robotics (Google DeepMind partnership)AI modelAstraBrain
Not disclosedOnboard computerNVIDIA AGX Orin 64GB, 275 TOPS
force-control safety architecture with perimeter zonesSensorsHead stereo; 4 torso RGB; 2 wrist depth cameras; 2 wrist six-axis F/T; chassis 3D LiDAR, 8 ultrasonic, IMU
Fleet ConnectSoftware / SDKNot disclosed
Buying it
$50k reportedPrice$88k-$206k reported
Reported target under 50,000 USD per unit; CEO said cost comparable to a new car; no list pricePrice detailsNo official price. Reseller listings: 88,000-98,000 USD (Moonlake), 206,000 USD backorder (aifitlab); a database cites 50,000-75,000 USD market range. Battery kWh derived from official 48V 30Ah.
fleets deployed at Robot Park and customer sitesAvailabilityCommercial, deployed in retail and pharmacies
PilotsStatusOn sale
Not disclosedUnits shipped~1200 (2025)
Mercedes-Benz; GXO; JabilCustomersLaobaixing and Haiwang Xingchen pharmacies, Meituan instant-retail warehouses, Galbot retail stores
delivering kits to assembly lines; tote handlingUsed forPharmacy and retail order picking, autonomous stores, warehouse fulfillment
What it has shown (our assessment)
Walks slowly on flat floorsLocomotionHandles stairs and uneven ground
Two-handed work in real settingsManipulationTwo-handed work in real settings
Basic hand, under 6 jointsHandsSimple gripper
Learned AI policies in demosAutonomyWorks hours alone at customer sites
Paid pilots with customersDeployment1,000+ robots shipped

Watch them

Welcome to Robot Park, where Apptronik is building the future with Apollo 2 · Apptronik on YouTube
Galbot G1 Premium: The Swiftest Humanoid Robot Worker, Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor · Galbot on YouTube

What each has shown

Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2): delivery of components and kits to Mercedes-Benz, GXO pilots

Galbot G1: autonomous pharmacies and shops, delivery of goods

FAQ

Which ranks higher, Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) or Galbot G1?

Galbot G1 ranks higher overall (59 vs 42, a 17-point gap).

Can you buy Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) or Galbot G1?

Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2): in customer pilots. Galbot G1: on sale.

Which costs less, Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) or Galbot G1?

Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) about $50,000; Galbot G1 about $147,000.

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