Apptronik Apollo vs Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. Forerunner K2
Dataset date: 2026-09-20
Height to scale. Width is schematic, derived from weight; not a measured body width.
open outline: claimed → demonstrated · hatched: demonstrated · filled dot: first delivery recorded
Evidence sheet
| Property | Apptronik Apollo | Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd. Forerunner K2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 172 cm1 | 175 cm2 | +3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 72.5 kg1 | 75 kg2 | +2.5 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | no sourced value | 523 | no sourced value |
| Walking speed (km/h) | no sourced value | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Payload (kg) | 25 kg1 | 30 kg2 | +5 kg |
| Battery runtime (min) | 240 min1 | 480 min2 | +240 min |
| Hands | no sourced value | no sourced value | — |
| Latest price | no sourced value | CNY 248,0002 | — |
| Announced | 2023-08-231 | 2024-10-213 | +14 mo |
| First customer delivery | 2025-03-184 | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Delivery status | shipped | demonstrated | — |
Notes
- Capable of lifting 55 lbs (25kg) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 30 kg (66 lbs) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 52 total; hands feature up to 11 DOF per hand (active and passive) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- Mercedes-Benz is testing the use of Apollo, a humanoid robot from Apptronik, in production. (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
Cite this comparison: https://humanoidrecord.com/compare/apptronik-apollo-vs-kepler-k2/ (accessed 2026-09-20)
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