RobotEra L7 ranks higher overall (58 vs 42, a 16-point gap). RobotEra L7 is ahead in locomotion, hands; they score the same in manipulation, autonomy, deployment. Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) is cheaper: about $50,000 vs $110,000.
#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
VS
#5
58score
RobotEra L7
RobotEra · China · Walks on legs
Height171 cm
Weight65 kg
Joints55
Lifts20 kg
Speed14 km/h
Battery?
Price$100k-$120k reported
On sale
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2)
RobotEra L7
Body
173 cm
Height
171 cm
73 kg
Weight
65 kg
Legs
Moves on
Legs
?
Joints (degrees of freedom)
55
proprietary electric linear actuators (original Apollo)
Actuators
Self-developed joints, up to 400 Nm peak torque
Movement
?
Top speed
14 km/h
Hands and lifting
?
Joints per hand
12
5
Fingers
5
25 kg
Carries (both arms)
20 kg
Battery
4 h
Runtime per charge
?
swappable batteries for 7x22 operation; opportunity charging and tethering
force-control safety architecture with perimeter zones
Sensors
Binocular camera, 3D LiDAR, mic array + speaker
Fleet Connect
Software / SDK
Not disclosed
Buying it
$50k reported
Price
$100k-$120k reported
Reported target under 50,000 USD per unit; CEO said cost comparable to a new car; no list price
Price details
No official price. 100,000 USD reseller listing (aifitlab, backorder); 120,000 USD on humanoid.guide. One spec sheet lists 60V 15Ah hot-swap battery and ~6 h runtime (unverified).
fleets deployed at Robot Park and customer sites
Availability
Commercial, open for industry sales since 07.2025
Pilots
Status
On sale
Mercedes-Benz; GXO; Jabil
Customers
Large tech companies (unnamed)
delivering kits to assembly lines; tote handling
Used for
Logistics sorting, industrial handling, research
What it has shown (our assessment)
Walks slowly on flat floors
Locomotion
Runs, recovers from pushes, gets up
Two-handed work in real settings
Manipulation
Two-handed work in real settings
Basic hand, under 6 joints
Hands
12+ joint hand with touch sensing
Learned AI policies in demos
Autonomy
Learned AI policies in demos
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 YouTubeRobotera L7 Humanoid Robot Performs Epic Sword Dance | Future of Robotics · AwesomeTech on YouTube
What each has shown
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2): delivery of components and kits to Mercedes-Benz, GXO pilots
RobotEra L7: dancing, sorting in logistics
FAQ
Which ranks higher, Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) or RobotEra L7?
RobotEra L7 ranks higher overall (58 vs 42, a 16-point gap).
Can you buy Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) or RobotEra L7?
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2): in customer pilots. RobotEra L7: on sale.
Which costs less, Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) or RobotEra L7?
Apptronik Apollo (Apollo 2) about $50,000; RobotEra L7 about $110,000.
