Apptronik ApollovsDEEP Robotics DR02
Close call. Apollo and DR02 trade wins across the matrix.
Apollo
2 wins
DR02
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 72Deployment readiness72
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 54Price accessibility33
- 65ROI clarity55
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 70Labor replacement68
- 25 kg (55 lbs)Payload20 kg whole-body carrying capacity; 10 kg per arm
- 3.4 km/h (walking speed); 1.5 m/s (5.4 km/h alternative specification)Speed1.5 m/s standard walking speed, 4 m/s maximum speed
- Up to 4 hours on single battery pack; hot-swappable batteries in under 5 minutes enabling up to 22 hours daily operationBatteryApproximately 2 hours per charge (unofficial estimate)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 68Environment fit82
- 75Future potential78
- UnknownFootprint175 cm height, 65 kg weight
Apollo · Best for
Warehouse and logistics box/tote picking and transport (primary focus; proven in GXO trials).
DR02 · Best for
Outdoor security patrols in rain, snow, or dust at industrial sites, power plants, and infrastructure yards
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.