Apptronik Apollo vs Unitree Robotics G1
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 | Unitree Robotics G1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 172 cm1 | 132 cm2 | -40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 72.5 kg1 | 35 kg2 | -37.5 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | no sourced value | 232 | no sourced value |
| Walking speed (km/h) | no sourced value | 7.2 km/h3 | no sourced value |
| Payload (kg) | 25 kg1 | 2 kg2 | -23 kg |
| Battery runtime (min) | 240 min1 | 120 min2 | -120 min |
| Hands | no sourced value | no sourced value | — |
| Latest price | no sourced value | USD 13,5002 | — |
| Announced | 2023-08-231 | 2024-05-133 | +9 mo |
| First customer delivery | 2025-03-184 | 2026-04-015 | +13 mo |
| Delivery status | shipped | shipped | — |
Notes
- Capable of lifting 55 lbs (25kg) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- About 2Kg (standard); About 3Kg (EDU) (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
- The robot also features a fast walking speed of 2,000 mm/s (4.5 MPH). (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
- Our Department of Computer Science has welcomed an exciting new arrival: Alan, a humanoid robot that will support a wide range of future research. ... Alan is a Unitree G1 Edu robot (accessed 2026-09-20) — source
Cite this comparison: https://humanoidrecord.com/compare/apptronik-apollo-vs-unitree-g1/ (accessed 2026-09-20)
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