Apptronik ApollovsUniX AI Panther
Side-by-side comparison of Apptronik Apollo and UniX AI Panther: specs, price, use cases and SDKs.

Apollo
General-purpose humanoid for logistics

Panther
The world's first mass-deployable humanoid robot for real household and commercial environments.
Specifications
| Spec | Apollo | Panther |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $120,000 | $115,000 |
| Category | humanoid | humanoid |
| Payload | 25 kg | 12 kg |
| Runtime | 4 h | 8 h |
| Speed | — | 2 m/s |
| Weight | 73 kg | 80 kg |
| Reach | — | 982mm (single arm), 80cm vertical lift |
| Degrees of Freedom | — | 34 |
| Battery | — | 48V high-voltage drive, high-density battery |
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing
- Household chores (cooking, cleaning, organizing)
- Commercial services (retail, hospitality, property security)
- Elderly care and companionship
- Smart logistics and flexible manufacturing
- Scientific research and education
When to pick which
Choose the Apptronik Apollo for industrial logistics and heavy-duty manufacturing environments where material handling exceeds ten kilograms. With a 25kg payload capacity—more than double that of the Panther—Apollo is better suited for palletizing, case picking, and moving heavy automotive components. Operations requiring standard industrial integration should prioritize Apollo’s ROS2 compatibility to leverage existing robotics libraries and fleet management software. This robot is the superior choice for high-throughput warehouse facilities where lifting strength and standardized software architecture are more critical than extended battery life or fine-motor household dexterity.
Select the UniX AI Panther for commercial service roles, hospitality, or elderly care facilities requiring extended operational windows. Its 8-hour runtime is double that of the Apollo, making it ideal for full-shift property security or retail assistance without frequent charging downtime. With 34 degrees of freedom and specialized SDKs like UniTouch, the Panther excels in complex, human-centric tasks such as organizing items or light cleaning. At a lower price point of $115,000, it is the more cost-effective solution for research institutions or service providers prioritizing dexterity and endurance over raw lifting power.
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