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Apollo 2

Second-generation Apptronik humanoid available in bipedal and wheeled configurations, serving primarily as a data collection platform at Robot Park — a 90,000…

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Manufacturer
Apptronik
Form factor
humanoid
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
2

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Apollo 2, a humanoid by Apptronik (prototype): 2 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.

Overview

Second-generation Apptronik humanoid available in bipedal and wheeled configurations, serving primarily as a data collection platform at Robot Park — a 90,000 sq ft facility in Austin, TX developed with Google DeepMind. CEO Jeff Cardenas has described Apollo 2 as still prototype-stage, with Apollo 3 expected to be the first true commercial product. Hundreds of units built as of mid-2026. Data collected feeds Gemini Robotics.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
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Key facts

Configurations

Bipedal + wheeled

Units built

Hundreds (company-reported)

Robot Park

90,000 sq ft, Austin TX, with Google DeepMind

Data pipeline

Feeds Gemini Robotics

Next

Apollo 3 = first true commercial product (CEO)

Data & sources

News coverage

2

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Accountability: Apptronik has a Claim Integrity of 33% (1 of 3 public claims verified). See the industry ledger.

Pricing

No verified price is on record for Apollo 2. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (2)

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Apollo 2 on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Previous generation

The historical entries remain on the registry for reference; current coverage tracks this generation.

Safety record

No incidents on record for Apollo 2.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (2)

  1. https://www.reuters.com/technology/apptronik-launches-robot-training-hub-unveils-apollo-2-humanoid-robot-2026-06-30/
  2. https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2026/06/30/apptronik-announces-robot-park-a-90000-square-foot-humanoid-data-factory-teases-new-robot/

Common questions

What is Apollo 2?
Second-generation Apptronik humanoid available in bipedal and wheeled configurations, serving primarily as a data collection platform at Robot Park — a 90,000 sq ft facility in Austin, TX developed with Google DeepMind. CEO Jeff Cardenas has described Apollo 2 as still prototype-stage, with Apollo 3 expected to be the first true commercial product. Hundreds of units built as of mid-2026. Data collected feeds Gemini Robotics.
How much does Apollo 2 cost?
Apollo 2's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Apollo 2 from Apptronik. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Apollo 2 actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Apollo 2 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Apollo 2?
Apollo 2 is made by Apptronik, based in Austin, Texas, USA, founded in 2016.
Where is Apollo 2 deployed?
2 verified deployments of Apollo 2 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Stuttgart, Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus (Berlin).
Can you buy Apollo 2?
Apollo 2 is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Apollo 2?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to Apollo 2 include Walker S2, Digit, Apollo, HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled.
How does Apollo 2 compare to Walker S2?
Apollo 2 and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 17 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. Apollo 2 has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Apollo 2 a top humanoid?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Apollo 2 ranks in roughly the top 23% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.
What is Apollo 2's maturity stage?
Apollo 2 is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Is Apollo 2 safe?
Apollo 2 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-14

Verification posture

Verified

Medium confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-14

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: humanoid

Sources by quality tier

2
secondary-established-publication
Established publication

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Apollo 2.

Recent coverage

Apollo 2 in third-party press

Google DeepMind demonstrates Gemini Robotics 2 humanoid control

Aug 1, 2026

Google DeepMind tests Gemini Robotics 2 doing chores around the house, and the future looks bright!

Jul 31, 2026

Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 2 as Apptronik humanoid demonstrates whole-body AI

Jul 31, 2026