### Featured **June 23, 2025** **The Information** U.S. and Chinese robot makers are vying for supremacy in an industry that could turn into a trillion-dollar jackpot. [Read More](https://www.theinformation.com/articles/humanoid-robots-latest-front-americas-tech-war-china) **June 10, 2025** **CNBC** CNBC’s 13th annual Disruptor 50 list of the most innovative private companies represents the new gen AI era, which began transforming the list in 2023, and hasn’t slowed down since. [Read More](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/10/apptronik-cnbc-disruptor-50.html) **March 6, 2026** **CBS NEWS** Jeff Cardenas, CEO of humanoid robot developer Apptronik, said taking on a more human form allows the technology to adapt to the kind of spaces people occupy at work and at home. [Read More](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/robots-hospitals-health-care-moxi/) **February 11, 2026** **Bloomberg** Apptronik, a fast-growing startup that makes artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robots, has secured about $520 million in a new funding round that values the company at more than $5.5 billion, around three times its valuation from its initial Series A raise last year. [Read More](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/apptronik-raises-520-million-in-new-funding-to-build-more-humanoids) **February 11, 2026** **Forbes** Robotics company Apptronik closed a huge new extension round of $520 million, adding to its initially $415 million series A funding round for a total of $935 million in Series A funding. The target: ramping production of Apollo, Apptronik’s humanoid robot. [Read More](https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2026/02/11/apptronik-scores-935-million-hits-top-3-for-humanoid-robotics-funding/) **February 11, 2026** **TechCrunch** University of Texas spinout Apptronik, a builder of humanoid robots for Google DeepMind among others, on Wednesday announced that it re-opened its Series A to raise a total of $935 million for the round. [Read More](https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/11/humanoid-robot-startup-apptronik-has-now-raised-935m-at-a-5b-valuation/) **February 11, 2026** **CNBC** Apptronik has raised $520 million in funding at a $5 billion valuation as the startup aims to commercialize its humanoid Apollo robots, potentially beating Chinese competitors and Tesla’s Optimus to the market. [Read More](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/apptronik-raises-520-million-at-5-billion-valuation-for-apollo-robot.html) **February 11, 2026** **Reuters** Humanoid robotics startup Apptronik raised $520 million in a funding round backed by investors including Google and Mercedes-Benz, the company said on Wednesday, as it seeks to commercialize its robots for industrial use. [Read More](https://www.reuters.com/technology/humanoid-startup-apptronik-raises-520-million-with-backing-google-mercedes-benz-2026-02-11/) **September 29, 2025** **Fast Company** Apollo, the humanoid robot, stands nearly 6 feet tall. It can lift up to 55 pounds and operate 22 hours a day, seven days a week. Apptronik’s design is meant to fit into preexisting workspaces, which means Apollo can help with everything from warehouse labor to household chores. Mercedes-Benz and electronics manufacturer Jabil have already deployed it alongside their human employees—and your workplace may be next. The Apollo is a winner of Fast Company’s 2025 Innovation by Design Awards. [Read More](https://www.fastcompany.com/video/91412119/will-this-robot-be-your-new-coworker) **September 26, 2025** **Bold Names WSJ** On the latest episode of the Bold Names podcast, Cardenas tells WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins why Apptronik is betting it will create the home robot helper that everyone will want. [Read More](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-the-future-of-everything/the-google-backed-startup-taking-on-elon-musk-in-humanoid-robotics/eed66ce7-e446-445c-a9e6-b8f1fbc0e562) **September 25, 2025** **Packaging World** Some CPGs are evaluating humanoid robots as an automation solution, but interest isn’t translating to adoption quite yet in part two of this three-part series exploring the potential for humanoid robots in packaging and processing. [Read More](https://www.packworld.com/trends/digital-transformation/article/22950683/humanoid-robots-in-packaging-part-2-cautious-curiosity-among-cpgs) **September 16, 2025** **Packaging World** Humanoid robot technology has advanced quickly since Packaging World first covered it in 2023. In the first of this three-part series revisiting humanoid robots as a potential packaging labor solution, we hear from suppliers about their latest advancements, industry deployments, and vision for the technology’s future. [Read More](https://www.packworld.com/trends/digital-transformation/article/22950203/humanoid-robots-in-packaging-part-1-continuous-upgrades-some-industry-adoption) **September 15, 2025** **Fast Company** Apollo, a humanoid from Apptronik, is a winner of Fast Company’s 2025 Innovation by Design Awards. [Read More](https://www.fastcompany.com/91388868/apptronik-innovation-by-design-2025) **September 2, 2025** **Automotive News** Jeff Cardenas is working with Mercedes-Benz to pioneer the ways in which robots, including humanoids, might further automate manufacturing. [Read More](https://www.autonews.com/awards/all-stars/2025/an-2025-all-star-jeff-cardenas-0825/) ### One Robot, Endless Possibilities Apollo's adaptability ensures it can meet various needs, from industrial applications to potential household uses. This approach not only addresses current labor market gaps but also anticipates future needs, providing a scalable solution that can grow and evolve with technological advancements & market demands. ### Intelligent, Mobile, Dexterous Powered by AI, Apollo is capable of learning multiple skills to help address critical labor shortages in industries requiring manual, physical labor.