# Apptronik to Unveil Next-Generation Humanoid Robot by Year-End

September 25, 2025 (Austin, TX) – Apptronik, the Austin-based robotics company, has announced plans to debut an advanced version of its humanoid robot, Apollo, before the end of 2025. The announcement was made during a fireside chat at the second annual Humanoid Robot Forum hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).

We’ve been working heavily with Google DeepMind... integrating Apollo and Gemini to push the state of the art forward, said Jeff Cardenas, CEO and co-founder of Apptronik.

Key Developments

• Enhanced Capabilities: The upcoming Apollo 2.0 is expected to feature significant upgrades in mobility and interaction, building upon the modular design of its predecessor.

• Collaborations with Google DeepMind: Apptronik has been collaborating with Google DeepMind, integrating Apollo with the Gemini system to enhance its AI capabilities.

• Pilot Testing Initiatives: The company is initiating pilot tests for Apollo 2.0 at various sites, aiming to refine its performance in real-world scenarios.