Galbot S1 ranks higher overall (49 vs 42, a 7-point gap). Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) is ahead in hands; Galbot S1 is ahead in locomotion, autonomy; they score the same in manipulation, deployment. Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) is cheaper: about $50,000 vs $300,000.
#22
42score
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2)
Apptronik · USA · Walks on legs
Height173 cm
Weight73 kg
Joints?
Lifts25 kg
Speed?
Battery4 h
Price$50k reported
Pilots
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#11
49score
Galbot S1
Galbot · China · On wheels
Height179 cm
Weight320 kg
Joints?
Lifts50 kg
Speed5.4 km/h
Battery8 h
Price$300k reported
Pilots
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2)
Galbot S1
Body
173 cm
Height
179 cm
73 kg
Weight
320 kg
Legs
Moves on
Wheels
proprietary electric linear actuators (original Apollo)
Actuators
Not disclosed
Movement
?
Top speed
5.4 km/h
Hands and lifting
5
Fingers
?
25 kg
Carries (both arms)
50 kg
?
Lifts per arm
15 kg
Battery
?
Battery capacity
2.9 kWh
4 h
Runtime per charge
8 h
swappable batteries for 7x22 operation; opportunity charging and tethering
force-control safety architecture with perimeter zones
Sensors
Head stereo + 3D LiDAR; chest 2 depth cameras, 2 six-axis F/T; chassis 2 3D LiDARs
Fleet Connect
Software / SDK
Not disclosed
Buying it
$50k reported
Price
$300k reported
Reported target under 50,000 USD per unit; CEO said cost comparable to a new car; no list price
Price details
Only price found: 300,000 USD reseller listing (aifitlab, backorder). Reseller lists 48V 30Ah x2 battery (kWh derived), 15 kg per arm vs 50 kg dual-arm per press.
fleets deployed at Robot Park and customer sites
Availability
Deployed at CATL since 2026
Pilots
Status
Pilots
Mercedes-Benz; GXO; Jabil
Customers
CATL
delivering kits to assembly lines; tote handling
Used for
Heavy-duty material handling in battery factories
What it has shown (our assessment)
Walks slowly on flat floors
Locomotion
Handles stairs and uneven ground
Two-handed work in real settings
Manipulation
Two-handed work in real settings
Basic hand, under 6 joints
Hands
Simple gripper
Learned AI policies in demos
Autonomy
Works hours alone at customer sites
Paid pilots with customers
Deployment
Paid pilots with customers
Watch them
Welcome to Robot Park, where Apptronik is building the future with Apollo 2 · Apptronik on YouTubeGalbot S1: Heavy-Duty Robot · Galbot on YouTube
What each has shown
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2): delivery of components and kits to Mercedes-Benz, GXO pilots
Galbot S1: work on the CATL line >3 months, carrying battery modules, self-replacement of battery
FAQ
Which ranks higher, Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) or Galbot S1?
Galbot S1 ranks higher overall (49 vs 42, a 7-point gap).
Can you buy Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) or Galbot S1?
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2): in customer pilots. Galbot S1: in customer pilots.
Which costs less, Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) or Galbot S1?
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) about $50,000; Galbot S1 about $300,000.
