Apollo vs 4NE-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Apptronik vs NEURA Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Apollo leads in higher payload, while 4NE-1 leads in longer runtime. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Apollo
Apptronik
4NE-1
NEURA Robotics
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Apollo 4NE-1
Specifications
Target <$50,000 at scalePrice$114,500
173 cmHeight180 cm
72.6 kgWeight80 kg
—DOF55
25 kgPayload15 kg
4hRuntime7h
—Speed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Google DeepMind Gemini integrationComputeNEURA multimodal cognitive stack
Task Capabilities
?Pick up a box from shelf✓
?Open a door handle✓
?Pour liquid into cup✓
?Use a power tool◔
?Type on keyboard◔
?Climb stairs with load✓
?Walk on uneven terrain◔
?Run (>3 m/s)✕
?Crouch under obstacle◔
?Navigate in crowd✓
?Recognize & locate objects✓
?Respond to voice commands✓
?Detect humans nearby✓
?Work 8-hour shift✓
?Hot-swap battery✓
?Operate 24/7 (with charging)✓
?Work in rain (IP65+)✕
?Work below 0°C?
?Work in dusty environment✕
?Work safely alongside humans✓
Ecosystem Openness
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Apollo
/100
15
4NE-1
NEURA API. Neuraverse fleet learning. Limited public info.
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
4NE-1
Pros
- Long runtime (7h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 55 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Apollo and 4NE-1 compare on price?
Apollo: Target <$50,000 at scale. 4NE-1: $114,500. 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 4NE-1?
Apollo rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 15 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Last updated: 2023