Apptronik ApollovsFourier Intelligence GR-3
Apptronik Apollo leads on 3 of 7 dimensions — strongest on ROI clarity.
Apollo
2 wins
GR-3
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 accessibility49
- 65ROI clarity58
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 70Labor replacement45
- 25 kg (55 lbs)Payload71 kg total weight; single-hand/arm load capacity up to 3 kg (per official Fourier documentation)
- 3.4 km/h (walking speed); 1.5 m/s (5.4 km/h alternative specification)Speed5 km/h
- Up to 4 hours on single battery pack; hot-swappable batteries in under 5 minutes enabling up to 22 hours daily operationBattery3 hours per charge; dual hot-swappable batteries enable 6 hours continuous operation
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 68Environment fit78
- 75Future potential75
- UnknownFootprintHeight 165 cm; width and depth not disclosed
Apollo · Best for
Warehouse and logistics box/tote picking and transport (primary focus; proven in GXO trials).
GR-3 · Best for
Senior living communities: companionship, fall monitoring, medication reminders via natural voice.
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.