Apptronik ApollovsDEEP Robotics LYNX M20
Close call. Apollo and LYNX M20 trade wins across the matrix.
Apollo
2 wins
LYNX M20
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 accessibility51
- 65ROI clarity58
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 70Labor replacement65
- 25 kg (55 lbs)Payload15 kg effective payload, 50 kg maximum load capacity
- 3.4 km/h (walking speed); 1.5 m/s (5.4 km/h alternative specification)SpeedMaximum tested speed 5 m/s; maximum operating speed 2 m/s
- Up to 4 hours on single battery pack; hot-swappable batteries in under 5 minutes enabling up to 22 hours daily operationBattery3 hours unloaded (15 km range) or 2.5 hours fully loaded (12 km range); 1.5 h charging time
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 68Environment fit78
- 75Future potential76
- UnknownFootprint820 × 430 × 570 mm (W × D × H)
Apollo · Best for
Warehouse and logistics box/tote picking and transport (primary focus; proven in GXO trials).
LYNX M20 · Best for
Autonomous power substation patrol in rain/snow, avoiding high-voltage contact hazard
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.