Apptronik Apollo vs Sanctuary AI Phoenix
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 | Sanctuary AI Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 172 cm1 | 170 cm2 | -2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 72.5 kg1 | 57.9 kg2 | -14.6 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | no sourced value | 202 | no sourced value |
| Walking speed (km/h) | no sourced value | 4.8 km/h2 | no sourced value |
| Payload (kg) | 25 kg1 | 20.5 kg2 | -4.5 kg |
| Battery runtime (min) | 240 min1 | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Hands | no sourced value | no sourced value | — |
| Latest price | no sourced value | no sourced value | — |
| Announced | 2023-08-231 | 2023-05-162 | -3 mo |
| First customer delivery | 2025-03-183 | no sourced value | no sourced value |
| Delivery status | shipped | demonstrated | — |
Notes
- Capable of lifting 55 lbs (25kg) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- 55 lbs (20.5 kg) (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-sanctuary-ai-phoenix/ (accessed 2026-09-20)
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