Apptronik ApollovsUnitree B1
Close call. Apollo and B1 trade wins across the matrix.
Apollo
2 wins
B1
2 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 72Deployment readiness82
- 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 accessibility35
- 65ROI clarity68
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 70Labor replacement64
- 25 kg (55 lbs)Payload20 kg walking, ~80 kg standing maximum
- 3.4 km/h (walking speed); 1.5 m/s (5.4 km/h alternative specification)Speed1.2–1.8 m/s
- Up to 4 hours on single battery pack; hot-swappable batteries in under 5 minutes enabling up to 22 hours daily operationBattery~2 hours continuous walking; up to ~5 hours standing; 1-2 hour recharge
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 68Environment fit88
- 75Future potential72
- UnknownFootprint1126 × 467 × 636 mm (W × D × H) standing
Apollo · Best for
Warehouse and logistics box/tote picking and transport (primary focus; proven in GXO trials).
B1 · Best for
Perimeter security patrols at industrial plants, utility substations, and campuses—replacing overnight guard rounds
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose B1. If the goal is to be ready when Apollo's capabilities mature, track it.