Apollo vs G1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Apptronik vs Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Apollo leads in higher payload, while G1 leads in longer runtime. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Apollo
Apptronik
G1
Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics)
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Apollo G1
Specifications
Target <$50,000 at scalePrice$87,000
173 cmHeight173 cm
72.6 kgWeight85 kg
—DOF47
25 kgPayload10 kg
4hRuntime10h
—Speed—
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
Google DeepMind Gemini integrationComputeNVIDIA AGX Orin (275 TOPS)
Pros and cons at a glance
Apollo
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
G1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (10h per charge) for full-shift operation
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 47 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Apollo and G1 compare on price?
Apollo: Target <$50,000 at scale. G1: $87,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: Apollo or G1?
Apollo rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 10 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Apollo or G1 actually available to buy?
Apollo is in active development without commercial availability. G1 is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Does Apollo or G1 use LiDAR?
G1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Apollo does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025